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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.29, 792.72 and 367.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.29, 792.72 and 367.09 is: 549.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.29 : 792.72 = 367.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.29/792.72 = 367.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.29x = 792.72 × 367.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.29x = 290,997.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,997.60/529.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.79

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