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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.70, 793.89 and 366.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.70, 793.89 and 366.08 is: 548.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.70 : 793.89 = 366.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.70/793.89 = 366.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.70x = 793.89 × 366.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.70x = 290,627.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,627.25/529.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.66

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