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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.78, 790.84 and 335

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.78, 790.84 and 335 is: 501.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.78 : 790.84 = 335 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.78/790.84 = 335/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.78x = 790.84 × 335
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.78x = 264,931.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,931.40/527.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.97

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