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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.09, 731.49 and 294.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.09, 731.49 and 294.03 is: 405.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.09 : 731.49 = 294.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.09/731.49 = 294.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.09x = 731.49 × 294.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.09x = 215,074.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,074.88/530.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.74

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