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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.25, 794.20 and 225.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.25, 794.20 and 225.25 is: 338.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.25 : 794.20 = 225.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.25/794.20 = 225.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.25x = 794.20 × 225.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.25x = 178,892.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,892.42/529.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.01

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