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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.12, 791.64 and 323.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.12, 791.64 and 323.68 is: 484.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.12 : 791.64 = 323.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.12/791.64 = 323.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.12x = 791.64 × 323.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.12x = 256,238.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,238.04/529.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.27

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