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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.72, 794.94 and 367.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.72, 794.94 and 367.56 is: 551.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.72 : 794.94 = 367.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.72/794.94 = 367.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.72x = 794.94 × 367.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.72x = 292,188.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,188.15/529.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.59

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