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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.59, 795.60 and 375.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.59, 795.60 and 375.89 is: 564.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.59 : 795.60 = 375.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.59/795.60 = 375.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.59x = 795.60 × 375.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.59x = 299,060.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,060.07/529.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.70

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