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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.02, 729.69 and 332.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.02, 729.69 and 332.19 is: 458.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.02 : 729.69 = 332.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.02/729.69 = 332.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.02x = 729.69 × 332.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.02x = 242,395.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,395.72/529.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.20

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