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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.04, 528.48 and 272.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.04, 528.48 and 272.52 is: 376.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.04 : 528.48 = 272.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.04/528.48 = 272.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.04x = 528.48 × 272.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.04x = 144,021.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,021.37/383.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.00

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