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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.00, 795.01 and 312.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.00, 795.01 and 312.16 is: 468.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.00 : 795.01 = 312.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.00/795.01 = 312.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.00x = 795.01 × 312.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.00x = 248,167.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,167.55/530.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.24

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