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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.03, 795.09 and 314.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.03, 795.09 and 314.93 is: 472.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.03 : 795.09 = 314.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.03/795.09 = 314.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.03x = 795.09 × 314.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.03x = 250,397.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,397.69/530.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.42

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