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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.77, 792.06 and 219.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.77, 792.06 and 219.88 is: 329.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.77 : 792.06 = 219.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.77/792.06 = 219.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.77x = 792.06 × 219.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.77x = 174,158.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,158.15/527.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.99

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