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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.94, 793.74 and 366.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.94, 793.74 and 366.32 is: 549.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.94 : 793.74 = 366.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.94/793.74 = 366.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.94x = 793.74 × 366.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.94x = 290,762.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,762.84/528.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.71

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