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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529, 792.84 and 220.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529, 792.84 and 220.76 is: 330.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529 : 792.84 = 220.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529/792.84 = 220.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529x = 792.84 × 220.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529x = 175,027.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,027.36/529
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.86

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