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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.00, 795.28 and 376.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.00, 795.28 and 376.91 is: 565.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.00 : 795.28 = 376.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.00/795.28 = 376.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.00x = 795.28 × 376.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.00x = 299,750.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,750.03/530.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.56

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