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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.31, 793.07 and 374.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.31, 793.07 and 374.92 is: 562.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.31 : 793.07 = 374.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.31/793.07 = 374.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.31x = 793.07 × 374.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.31x = 297,337.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,337.80/528.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.81

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