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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.26, 793.05 and 346.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.26, 793.05 and 346.62 is: 519.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.26 : 793.05 = 346.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.26/793.05 = 346.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.26x = 793.05 × 346.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.26x = 274,886.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,886.99/529.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.38

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