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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.93, 794.52 and 200.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.93, 794.52 and 200.85 is: 301.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.93 : 794.52 = 200.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.93/794.52 = 200.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.93x = 794.52 × 200.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.93x = 159,576.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,576.36/529.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.13

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