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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.99, 793.20 and 382.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.99, 793.20 and 382.95 is: 574.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.99 : 793.20 = 382.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.99/793.20 = 382.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.99x = 793.20 × 382.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.99x = 303,755.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,755.94/528.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.22

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