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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.16, 793.35 and 375.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.16, 793.35 and 375.39 is: 562.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.16 : 793.35 = 375.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.16/793.35 = 375.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.16x = 793.35 × 375.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.16x = 297,815.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,815.66/529.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.81

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