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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.72, 795.80 and 376.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.72, 795.80 and 376.02 is: 564.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.72 : 795.80 = 376.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.72/795.80 = 376.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.72x = 795.80 × 376.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.72x = 299,236.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,236.72/529.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.90

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