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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.93, 795.09 and 221.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.93, 795.09 and 221.70 is: 332.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.93 : 795.09 = 221.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.93/795.09 = 221.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.93x = 795.09 × 221.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.93x = 176,275.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,275.27/529.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.64

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