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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.05, 526.98 and 263.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.05, 526.98 and 263.82 is: 363.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.05 : 526.98 = 263.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.05/526.98 = 263.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.05x = 526.98 × 263.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.05x = 139,027.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,027.86/382.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.90

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