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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.08, 793.68 and 204.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.08, 793.68 and 204.47 is: 306.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.08 : 793.68 = 204.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.08/793.68 = 204.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.08x = 793.68 × 204.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.08x = 162,283.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,283.14/529.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.73

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