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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.64, 795.12 and 346.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.64, 795.12 and 346.40 is: 520.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.64 : 795.12 = 346.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.64/795.12 = 346.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.64x = 795.12 × 346.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.64x = 275,429.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,429.57/529.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.03

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