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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.76, 528.62 and 265.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.76, 528.62 and 265.04 is: 366.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.76 : 528.62 = 265.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.76/528.62 = 265.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.76x = 528.62 × 265.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.76x = 140,105.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,105.44/382.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.04

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