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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.01, 790.95 and 373.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.01, 790.95 and 373.09 is: 559.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.01 : 790.95 = 373.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.01/790.95 = 373.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.01x = 790.95 × 373.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.01x = 295,094.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,094.34/527.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.94

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