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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.06, 793.71 and 204.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.06, 793.71 and 204.43 is: 306.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.06 : 793.71 = 204.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.06/793.71 = 204.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.06x = 793.71 × 204.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.06x = 162,258.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,258.14/529.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.69

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