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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.91, 793.73 and 355.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.91, 793.73 and 355.91 is: 534.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.91 : 793.73 = 355.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.91/793.73 = 355.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.91x = 793.73 × 355.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.91x = 282,493.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,493.37/528.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.11

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