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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.76, 1,835.66 and 529.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.76, 1,835.66 and 529.94 is: 794.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.76 : 1,835.66 = 529.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.76/1,835.66 = 529.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.76x = 1,835.66 × 529.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.76x = 972,795.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,795.57/1,223.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.92

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