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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.83, 526.98 and 330.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.83, 526.98 and 330.57 is: 455.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.83 : 526.98 = 330.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.83/526.98 = 330.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.83x = 526.98 × 330.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.83x = 174,203.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,203.78/382.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.04

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