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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.01, 795.14 and 221.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.01, 795.14 and 221.69 is: 332.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.01 : 795.14 = 221.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.01/795.14 = 221.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.01x = 795.14 × 221.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.01x = 176,274.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,274.59/530.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.59

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