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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.08, 788.04 and 293.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.08, 788.04 and 293.93 is: 441.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.08 : 788.04 = 293.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.08/788.04 = 293.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.08x = 788.04 × 293.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.08x = 231,627.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,627.61/525.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.13

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