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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.03, 790.55 and 295.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.03, 790.55 and 295.92 is: 443.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.03 : 790.55 = 295.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.03/790.55 = 295.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.03x = 790.55 × 295.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.03x = 233,940.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,940.05/527.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.88

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