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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.93, 796.30 and 222.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.93, 796.30 and 222.73 is: 334.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.93 : 796.30 = 222.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.93/796.30 = 222.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.93x = 796.30 × 222.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.93x = 177,359.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,359.90/530.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.06

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