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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.22, 791.01 and 253.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.22, 791.01 and 253.34 is: 380.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.22 : 791.01 = 253.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.22/791.01 = 253.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.22x = 791.01 × 253.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.22x = 200,389.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,389.57/527.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.08

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