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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.76, 528.50 and 336.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.76, 528.50 and 336.68 is: 464.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.76 : 528.50 = 336.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.76/528.50 = 336.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.76x = 528.50 × 336.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.76x = 177,937.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,937.54/382.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.88

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