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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.92, 792.12 and 235.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.92, 792.12 and 235.39 is: 353.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.92 : 792.12 = 235.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.92/792.12 = 235.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.92x = 792.12 × 235.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.92x = 186,457.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,457.13/527.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.19

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