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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.62, 793.08 and 313.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.62, 793.08 and 313.35 is: 469.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.62 : 793.08 = 313.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.62/793.08 = 313.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.62x = 793.08 × 313.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.62x = 248,511.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,511.62/529.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.23

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