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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.83, 795.15 and 367.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.83, 795.15 and 367.74 is: 551.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.83 : 795.15 = 367.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.83/795.15 = 367.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.83x = 795.15 × 367.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.83x = 292,408.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,408.46/529.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.89

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