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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.06, 790.14 and 283.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.06, 790.14 and 283.30 is: 424.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.06 : 790.14 = 283.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.06/790.14 = 283.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.06x = 790.14 × 283.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.06x = 223,846.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,846.66/527.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.71

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