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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.47, 788.00 and 330.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.47, 788.00 and 330.59 is: 495.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.47 : 788.00 = 330.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.47/788.00 = 330.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.47x = 788.00 × 330.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.47x = 260,505.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,505.24/525.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.76

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