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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.83, 795.04 and 205.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.83, 795.04 and 205.22 is: 307.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.83 : 795.04 = 205.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.83/795.04 = 205.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.83x = 795.04 × 205.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.83x = 163,158.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,158.11/529.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.94

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