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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.08, 529.08 and 337.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.08, 529.08 and 337.28 is: 464.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.08 : 529.08 = 337.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.08/529.08 = 337.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.08x = 529.08 × 337.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.08x = 178,448.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,448.10/384.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.61

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