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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.76, 527.06 and 263.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.76, 527.06 and 263.69 is: 364.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.76 : 527.06 = 263.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.76/527.06 = 263.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.76x = 527.06 × 263.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.76x = 138,980.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,980.45/381.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.05

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