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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.08, 793.77 and 334.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.08, 793.77 and 334.23 is: 501.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.08 : 793.77 = 334.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.08/793.77 = 334.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.08x = 793.77 × 334.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.08x = 265,301.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,301.75/529.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.44

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