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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.02, 793.65 and 220.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.02, 793.65 and 220.71 is: 331.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.02 : 793.65 = 220.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.02/793.65 = 220.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.02x = 793.65 × 220.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.02x = 175,166.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,166.49/529.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.12

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