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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.22, 793.66 and 298.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.22, 793.66 and 298.06 is: 446.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.22 : 793.66 = 298.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.22/793.66 = 298.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.22x = 793.66 × 298.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.22x = 236,558.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,558.30/529.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.99

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