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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.94, 793.26 and 335.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.94, 793.26 and 335.14 is: 501.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.94 : 793.26 = 335.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.94/793.26 = 335.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.94x = 793.26 × 335.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.94x = 265,851.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,851.17/529.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.66

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