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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.27, 793.90 and 375.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.27, 793.90 and 375.27 is: 562.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.27 : 793.90 = 375.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.27/793.90 = 375.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.27x = 793.90 × 375.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.27x = 297,924.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,924.34/529.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.90

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