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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.93, 791.07 and 405.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.93, 791.07 and 405.28 is: 608.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.93 : 791.07 = 405.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.93/791.07 = 405.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.93x = 791.07 × 405.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.93x = 320,604.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,604.85/526.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.44

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