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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.08, 793.80 and 393.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.08, 793.80 and 393.27 is: 590.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.08 : 793.80 = 393.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.08/793.80 = 393.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.08x = 793.80 × 393.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.08x = 312,177.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,177.73/529.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.04

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