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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.92, 794.07 and 298.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.92, 794.07 and 298.53 is: 447.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.92 : 794.07 = 298.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.92/794.07 = 298.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.92x = 794.07 × 298.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.92x = 237,053.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,053.72/529.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.34

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