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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.06, 793.72 and 366.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.06, 793.72 and 366.04 is: 548.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.06 : 793.72 = 366.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.06/793.72 = 366.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.06x = 793.72 × 366.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.06x = 290,533.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,533.27/530.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.11

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