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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.89, 527.60 and 341.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.89, 527.60 and 341.00 is: 469.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.89 : 527.60 = 341.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.89/527.60 = 341.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.89x = 527.60 × 341.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.89x = 179,907.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,907.26/382.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.87

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