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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.13, 792.53 and 297.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.13, 792.53 and 297.89 is: 446.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.13 : 792.53 = 297.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.13/792.53 = 297.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.13x = 792.53 × 297.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.13x = 236,081.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,081.31/529.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.17

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