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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.85, 794.95 and 336.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.85, 794.95 and 336.06 is: 504.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.85 : 794.95 = 336.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.85/794.95 = 336.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.85x = 794.95 × 336.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.85x = 267,150.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,150.90/529.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.20

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