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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.53, 793.43 and 323.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.53, 793.43 and 323.47 is: 484.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.53 : 793.43 = 323.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.53/793.43 = 323.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.53x = 793.43 × 323.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.53x = 256,646.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,646.93/529.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.67

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