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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.28, 795.20 and 475.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.28, 795.20 and 475.61 is: 713.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.28 : 795.20 = 475.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.28/795.20 = 475.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.28x = 795.20 × 475.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.28x = 378,205.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,205.07/530.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.22

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