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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.10, 795 and 205.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.10, 795 and 205.39 is: 308.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.10 : 795 = 205.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.10/795 = 205.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.10x = 795 × 205.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.10x = 163,285.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,285.05/530.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.03

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