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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882, 1,323.18 and 369

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882, 1,323.18 and 369 is: 553.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882 : 1,323.18 = 369 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882/1,323.18 = 369/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882x = 1,323.18 × 369
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882x = 488,253.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,253.42/882
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.58

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