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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.41, 529.71 and 267.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.41, 529.71 and 267.77 is: 368.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.41 : 529.71 = 267.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.41/529.71 = 267.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.41x = 529.71 × 267.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.41x = 141,840.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,840.45/384.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.98

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