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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.69, 796.01 and 140.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.69, 796.01 and 140.68 is: 211.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.69 : 796.01 = 140.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.69/796.01 = 140.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.69x = 796.01 × 140.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.69x = 111,978.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,978.00/530.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.00

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