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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.13, 794.02 and 298.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.13, 794.02 and 298.89 is: 447.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.13 : 794.02 = 298.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.13/794.02 = 298.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.13x = 794.02 × 298.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.13x = 237,324.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,324.64/530.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.67

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