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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.11, 535.00 and 328.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.11, 535.00 and 328.88 is: 453.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.11 : 535.00 = 328.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.11/535.00 = 328.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.11x = 535.00 × 328.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.11x = 175,946.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,946.48/388.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.35

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