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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.76, 529.88 and 337.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.76, 529.88 and 337.68 is: 466.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.76 : 529.88 = 337.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.76/529.88 = 337.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.76x = 529.88 × 337.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.76x = 178,929.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,929.88/383.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.25

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