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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.94, 794.80 and 375.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.94, 794.80 and 375.43 is: 563.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.94 : 794.80 = 375.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.94/794.80 = 375.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.94x = 794.80 × 375.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.94x = 298,391.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,391.76/529.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.07

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