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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.31, 576.93 and 352.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.31, 576.93 and 352.81 is: 528.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.31 : 576.93 = 352.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.31/576.93 = 352.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.31x = 576.93 × 352.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.31x = 203,546.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,546.67/385.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.27

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