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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.82, 528.67 and 320.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.82, 528.67 and 320.02 is: 441.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.82 : 528.67 = 320.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.82/528.67 = 320.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.82x = 528.67 × 320.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.82x = 169,182.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,182.85/382.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.94

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