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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.56, 795.06 and 313.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.56, 795.06 and 313.92 is: 471.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.56 : 795.06 = 313.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.56/795.06 = 313.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.56x = 795.06 × 313.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.56x = 249,585.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,585.24/529.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.31

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