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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.88, 796.64 and 366.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.88, 796.64 and 366.48 is: 549.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.88 : 796.64 = 366.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.88/796.64 = 366.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.88x = 796.64 × 366.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.88x = 291,952.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,952.63/530.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.94

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