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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.92, 793.98 and 375.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.92, 793.98 and 375.54 is: 562.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.92 : 793.98 = 375.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.92/793.98 = 375.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.92x = 793.98 × 375.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.92x = 298,171.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,171.25/529.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.67

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