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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.11, 792.60 and 254.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.11, 792.60 and 254.37 is: 381.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.11 : 792.60 = 254.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.11/792.60 = 254.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.11x = 792.60 × 254.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.11x = 201,613.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,613.66/529.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.04

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