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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.90, 794.82 and 347.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.90, 794.82 and 347.44 is: 521.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.90 : 794.82 = 347.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.90/794.82 = 347.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.90x = 794.82 × 347.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.90x = 276,152.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,152.26/529.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.14

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