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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.26, 793.72 and 220.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.26, 793.72 and 220.95 is: 331.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.26 : 793.72 = 220.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.26/793.72 = 220.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.26x = 793.72 × 220.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.26x = 175,372.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,372.43/529.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.35

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