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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.03, 790.09 and 372.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.03, 790.09 and 372.47 is: 558.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.03 : 790.09 = 372.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.03/790.09 = 372.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.03x = 790.09 × 372.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.03x = 294,279.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,279.94/527.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.38

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