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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.11, 793.67 and 139.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.11, 793.67 and 139.08 is: 208.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.11 : 793.67 = 139.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.11/793.67 = 139.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.11x = 793.67 × 139.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.11x = 110,382.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,382.93/529.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.62

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