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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.20, 527.94 and 367.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.20, 527.94 and 367.80 is: 508.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.20 : 527.94 = 367.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.20/527.94 = 367.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.20x = 527.94 × 367.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.20x = 194,176.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,176.33/382.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.05

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