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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.04, 790.92 and 390.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.04, 790.92 and 390.44 is: 585.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.04 : 790.92 = 390.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.04/790.92 = 390.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.04x = 790.92 × 390.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.04x = 308,806.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,806.80/527.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.93

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