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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.19, 794.48 and 347.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.19, 794.48 and 347.85 is: 521.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.19 : 794.48 = 347.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.19/794.48 = 347.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.19x = 794.48 × 347.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.19x = 276,358.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,358.13/530.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.24

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