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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.11, 795 and 205.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.11, 795 and 205.40 is: 308.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.11 : 795 = 205.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.11/795 = 205.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.11x = 795 × 205.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.11x = 163,293
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,293/530.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.04

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