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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.04, 791.04 and 332.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.04, 791.04 and 332.43 is: 498.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.04 : 791.04 = 332.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.04/791.04 = 332.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.04x = 791.04 × 332.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.04x = 262,961.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,961.47/527.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.94

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