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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.91, 792.09 and 296.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.91, 792.09 and 296.52 is: 444.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.91 : 792.09 = 296.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.91/792.09 = 296.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.91x = 792.09 × 296.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.91x = 234,870.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,870.53/527.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.91

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