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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.04, 527.08 and 234.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.04, 527.08 and 234.44 is: 323.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.04 : 527.08 = 234.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.04/527.08 = 234.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.04x = 527.08 × 234.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.04x = 123,568.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,568.64/382.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.44

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