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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.83, 794.76 and 205.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.83, 794.76 and 205.13 is: 307.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.83 : 794.76 = 205.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.83/794.76 = 205.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.83x = 794.76 × 205.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.83x = 163,025.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,025.15/529.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.69

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