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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.29, 794.22 and 204.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.29, 794.22 and 204.66 is: 307.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.29 : 794.22 = 204.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.29/794.22 = 204.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.29x = 794.22 × 204.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.29x = 162,545.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,545.07/529.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.10

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