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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.35, 794.04 and 312.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.35, 794.04 and 312.76 is: 469.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.35 : 794.04 = 312.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.35/794.04 = 312.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.35x = 794.04 × 312.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.35x = 248,343.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,343.95/529.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.15

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