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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.36, 528 and 368.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.36, 528 and 368.64 is: 507.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.36 : 528 = 368.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.36/528 = 368.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.36x = 528 × 368.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.36x = 194,641.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,641.92/383.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.73

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