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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.12, 793.08 and 268.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.12, 793.08 and 268.69 is: 402.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.12 : 793.08 = 268.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.12/793.08 = 268.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.12x = 793.08 × 268.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.12x = 213,092.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,092.67/529.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.73

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