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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.07, 793.26 and 392.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.07, 793.26 and 392.09 is: 587.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.07 : 793.26 = 392.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.07/793.26 = 392.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.07x = 793.26 × 392.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.07x = 311,025.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,025.35/529.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.88

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