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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.31, 529.15 and 328.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.31, 529.15 and 328.92 is: 452.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.31 : 529.15 = 328.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.31/529.15 = 328.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.31x = 529.15 × 328.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.31x = 174,048.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,048.02/384.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.88

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