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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.04, 526.74 and 361.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.04, 526.74 and 361.52 is: 498.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.04 : 526.74 = 361.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.04/526.74 = 361.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.04x = 526.74 × 361.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.04x = 190,427.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,427.04/382.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.45

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