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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.48, 795.30 and 347.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.48, 795.30 and 347.14 is: 521.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.48 : 795.30 = 347.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.48/795.30 = 347.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.48x = 795.30 × 347.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.48x = 276,080.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,080.44/529.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.42

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