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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.76, 791.92 and 354

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.76, 791.92 and 354 is: 531.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.76 : 791.92 = 354 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.76/791.92 = 354/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.76x = 791.92 × 354
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.76x = 280,339.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,339.68/527.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.19

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