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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.64, 795.48 and 205.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.64, 795.48 and 205.92 is: 308.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.64 : 795.48 = 205.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.64/795.48 = 205.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.64x = 795.48 × 205.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.64x = 163,805.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,805.24/530.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.69

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