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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.08, 793.45 and 220.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.08, 793.45 and 220.88 is: 331.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.08 : 793.45 = 220.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.08/793.45 = 220.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.08x = 793.45 × 220.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.08x = 175,253.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,253.79/529.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.24

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