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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.80, 528 and 341.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.80, 528 and 341.28 is: 470.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.80 : 528 = 341.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.80/528 = 341.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.80x = 528 × 341.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.80x = 180,195.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,195.84/382.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.73

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