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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.47, 794.03 and 204.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.47, 794.03 and 204.75 is: 307.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.47 : 794.03 = 204.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.47/794.03 = 204.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.47x = 794.03 × 204.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.47x = 162,576.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,576.62/529.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.06

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