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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.36, 794.09 and 139.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.36, 794.09 and 139.36 is: 209.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.36 : 794.09 = 139.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.36/794.09 = 139.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.36x = 794.09 × 139.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.36x = 110,663.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,663.69/529.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.05

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