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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.61, 794.41 and 313.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.61, 794.41 and 313.07 is: 469.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.61 : 794.41 = 313.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.61/794.41 = 313.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.61x = 794.41 × 313.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.61x = 248,701.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,701.18/529.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.60

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