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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.92, 795.06 and 241.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.92, 795.06 and 241.56 is: 362.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.92 : 795.06 = 241.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.92/795.06 = 241.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.92x = 795.06 × 241.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.92x = 192,054.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,054.69/529.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.42

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