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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.20, 794.88 and 336.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.20, 794.88 and 336.96 is: 506.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.20 : 794.88 = 336.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.20/794.88 = 336.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.20x = 794.88 × 336.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.20x = 267,842.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,842.76/529.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.13

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