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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.81, 526.59 and 329.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.81, 526.59 and 329.97 is: 455.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.81 : 526.59 = 329.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.81/526.59 = 329.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.81x = 526.59 × 329.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.81x = 173,758.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,758.90/381.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.09

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