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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.24, 793.52 and 269.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.24, 793.52 and 269.20 is: 403.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.24 : 793.52 = 269.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.24/793.52 = 269.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.24x = 793.52 × 269.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.24x = 213,615.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,615.58/529.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.63

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