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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.91, 795.09 and 298.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.91, 795.09 and 298.52 is: 447.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.91 : 795.09 = 298.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.91/795.09 = 298.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.91x = 795.09 × 298.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.91x = 237,350.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,350.27/529.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.91

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