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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.22, 793.24 and 220.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.22, 793.24 and 220.91 is: 331.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.22 : 793.24 = 220.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.22/793.24 = 220.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.22x = 793.24 × 220.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.22x = 175,234.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,234.65/529.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.12

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