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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.29, 730.68 and 332.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.29, 730.68 and 332.91 is: 459.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.29 : 730.68 = 332.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.29/730.68 = 332.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.29x = 730.68 × 332.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.29x = 243,250.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,250.68/529.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.58

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