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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.18, 793.10 and 220.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.18, 793.10 and 220.84 is: 330.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.18 : 793.10 = 220.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.18/793.10 = 220.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.18x = 793.10 × 220.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.18x = 175,148.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,148.20/529.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.98

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