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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.05, 793.52 and 220.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.05, 793.52 and 220.94 is: 331.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.05 : 793.52 = 220.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.05/793.52 = 220.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.05x = 793.52 × 220.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.05x = 175,315.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,315.24/529.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.38

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