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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.44, 795.96 and 347.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.44, 795.96 and 347.92 is: 522.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.44 : 795.96 = 347.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.44/795.96 = 347.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.44x = 795.96 × 347.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.44x = 276,930.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,930.40/530.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.08

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