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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.03, 864.82 and 527.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.03, 864.82 and 527.68 is: 792.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.03 : 864.82 = 527.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.03/864.82 = 527.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.03x = 864.82 × 527.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.03x = 456,344.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,344.74/576.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.22

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