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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.91, 794.31 and 200.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.91, 794.31 and 200.70 is: 300.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.91 : 794.31 = 200.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.91/794.31 = 200.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.91x = 794.31 × 200.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.91x = 159,417.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,417.26/529.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.84

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