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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.05, 793.03 and 221.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.05, 793.03 and 221.08 is: 331.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.05 : 793.03 = 221.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.05/793.03 = 221.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.05x = 793.03 × 221.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.05x = 175,323.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,323.07/529.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.39

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