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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.93, 797.07 and 506.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.93, 797.07 and 506.32 is: 760.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.93 : 797.07 = 506.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.93/797.07 = 506.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.93x = 797.07 × 506.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.93x = 403,572.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,572.48/530.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.12

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