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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.16, 793.53 and 366.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.16, 793.53 and 366.35 is: 549.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.16 : 793.53 = 366.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.16/793.53 = 366.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.16x = 793.53 × 366.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.16x = 290,705.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,705.75/529.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.38

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