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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.07, 725.94 and 329.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.07, 725.94 and 329.51 is: 454.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.07 : 725.94 = 329.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.07/725.94 = 329.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.07x = 725.94 × 329.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.07x = 239,200.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,200.86/526.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.70

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