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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.44, 528.94 and 332.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.44, 528.94 and 332.60 is: 457.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.44 : 528.94 = 332.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.44/528.94 = 332.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.44x = 528.94 × 332.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.44x = 175,925.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,925.44/384.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.61

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