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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.19, 794.88 and 270.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.19, 794.88 and 270.07 is: 404.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.19 : 794.88 = 270.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.19/794.88 = 270.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.19x = 794.88 × 270.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.19x = 214,671.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,671.25/530.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.89

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