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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.04, 793.56 and 346.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.04, 793.56 and 346.16 is: 519.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.04 : 793.56 = 346.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.04/793.56 = 346.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.04x = 793.56 × 346.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.04x = 274,698.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,698.73/529.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.24

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