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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.14, 793.92 and 204.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.14, 793.92 and 204.45 is: 306.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.14 : 793.92 = 204.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.14/793.92 = 204.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.14x = 793.92 × 204.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.14x = 162,316.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,316.94/529.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.76

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