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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.88, 528 and 377.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.88, 528 and 377.44 is: 520.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.88 : 528 = 377.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.88/528 = 377.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.88x = 528 × 377.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.88x = 199,288.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,288.32/382.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.50

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