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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.02, 734.95 and 375.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.02, 734.95 and 375.68 is: 518.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.02 : 734.95 = 375.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.02/734.95 = 375.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.02x = 734.95 × 375.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.02x = 276,106.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,106.02/533.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.00

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