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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.14, 795.30 and 221.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.14, 795.30 and 221.94 is: 332.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.14 : 795.30 = 221.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.14/795.30 = 221.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.14x = 795.30 × 221.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.14x = 176,508.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,508.88/530.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.95

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