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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.93, 796.65 and 206.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.93, 796.65 and 206.22 is: 309.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.93 : 796.65 = 206.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.93/796.65 = 206.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.93x = 796.65 × 206.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.93x = 164,285.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,285.16/530.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.43

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