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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.07, 793.84 and 221.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.07, 793.84 and 221.00 is: 331.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.07 : 793.84 = 221.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.07/793.84 = 221.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.07x = 793.84 × 221.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.07x = 175,433.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,433.91/529.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.59

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