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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.26, 796.86 and 367.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.26, 796.86 and 367.98 is: 554.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.26 : 796.86 = 367.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.26/796.86 = 367.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.26x = 796.86 × 367.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.26x = 293,228.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,228.54/529.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.03

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