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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.12, 793.02 and 346.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.12, 793.02 and 346.84 is: 518.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.12 : 793.02 = 346.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.12/793.02 = 346.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.12x = 793.02 × 346.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.12x = 275,051.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,051.06/530.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.85

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