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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.22, 794.08 and 221.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.22, 794.08 and 221.16 is: 331.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.22 : 794.08 = 221.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.22/794.08 = 221.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.22x = 794.08 × 221.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.22x = 175,618.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,618.73/529.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.84

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