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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.94, 796.23 and 368.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.94, 796.23 and 368.13 is: 552.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.94 : 796.23 = 368.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.94/796.23 = 368.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.94x = 796.23 × 368.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.94x = 293,112.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,112.17/530.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.07

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