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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.02, 793.08 and 374.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.02, 793.08 and 374.46 is: 561.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.02 : 793.08 = 374.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.02/793.08 = 374.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.02x = 793.08 × 374.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.02x = 296,976.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,976.74/529.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.37

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