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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.92, 793.07 and 391.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.92, 793.07 and 391.93 is: 587.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.92 : 793.07 = 391.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.92/793.07 = 391.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.92x = 793.07 × 391.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.92x = 310,827.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,827.93/528.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.67

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