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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.04, 790.54 and 311.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.04, 790.54 and 311.99 is: 467.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.04 : 790.54 = 311.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.04/790.54 = 311.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.04x = 790.54 × 311.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.04x = 246,635.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,635.84/527.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.96

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