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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.02, 795.19 and 237.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.02, 795.19 and 237.77 is: 356.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.02 : 795.19 = 237.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.02/795.19 = 237.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.02x = 795.19 × 237.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.02x = 189,072.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,072.33/530.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.73

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