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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.11, 794.19 and 324.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.11, 794.19 and 324.09 is: 486.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.11 : 794.19 = 324.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.11/794.19 = 324.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.11x = 794.19 × 324.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.11x = 257,389.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,389.04/529.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.46

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