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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.19, 791.39 and 373.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.19, 791.39 and 373.36 is: 559.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.19 : 791.39 = 373.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.19/791.39 = 373.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.19x = 791.39 × 373.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.19x = 295,472.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,472.66/528.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.41

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