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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.82, 795.15 and 347.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.82, 795.15 and 347.76 is: 520.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.82 : 795.15 = 347.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.82/795.15 = 347.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.82x = 795.15 × 347.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.82x = 276,521.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,521.36/530.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.93

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