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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.32, 793.38 and 346.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.32, 793.38 and 346.83 is: 519.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.32 : 793.38 = 346.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.32/793.38 = 346.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.32x = 793.38 × 346.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.32x = 275,167.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,167.99/529.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.85

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