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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.83, 790.53 and 295.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.83, 790.53 and 295.59 is: 443.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.83 : 790.53 = 295.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.83/790.53 = 295.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.83x = 790.53 × 295.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.83x = 233,672.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,672.76/526.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.54

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