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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.03, 793.44 and 204.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.03, 793.44 and 204.61 is: 306.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.03 : 793.44 = 204.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.03/793.44 = 204.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.03x = 793.44 × 204.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.03x = 162,345.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,345.76/529.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.87

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