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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.76, 796.36 and 222.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.76, 796.36 and 222.68 is: 334.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.76 : 796.36 = 222.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.76/796.36 = 222.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.76x = 796.36 × 222.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.76x = 177,333.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,333.44/530.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.11

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