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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.22, 528.84 and 266.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.22, 528.84 and 266.58 is: 367.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.22 : 528.84 = 266.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.22/528.84 = 266.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.22x = 528.84 × 266.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.22x = 140,978.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,978.17/383.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.88

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