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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.19, 793.77 and 144.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.19, 793.77 and 144.44 is: 216.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.19 : 793.77 = 144.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.19/793.77 = 144.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.19x = 793.77 × 144.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.19x = 114,652.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,652.14/529.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.66

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