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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.15, 793.92 and 204.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.15, 793.92 and 204.44 is: 306.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.15 : 793.92 = 204.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.15/793.92 = 204.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.15x = 793.92 × 204.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.15x = 162,309.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,309.00/529.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.74

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