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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.70, 795.92 and 376.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.70, 795.92 and 376.18 is: 564.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.70 : 795.92 = 376.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.70/795.92 = 376.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.70x = 795.92 × 376.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.70x = 299,409.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,409.19/530.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.18

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