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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.07, 794.41 and 221.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.07, 794.41 and 221.55 is: 332.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.07 : 794.41 = 221.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.07/794.41 = 221.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.07x = 794.41 × 221.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.07x = 175,998.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,998.00/530.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.03

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