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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.81, 794.25 and 221.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.81, 794.25 and 221.47 is: 332.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.81 : 794.25 = 221.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.81/794.25 = 221.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.81x = 794.25 × 221.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.81x = 175,902.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,902.55/529.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.01

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