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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.93, 792.08 and 219.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.93, 792.08 and 219.93 is: 329.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.93 : 792.08 = 219.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.93/792.08 = 219.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.93x = 792.08 × 219.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.93x = 174,201.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,201.05/527.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.97

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