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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.52, 794.43 and 463.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.52, 794.43 and 463.91 is: 696.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.52 : 794.43 = 463.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.52/794.43 = 463.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.52x = 794.43 × 463.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.52x = 368,544.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,544.02/529.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.00

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