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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.64, 790.14 and 202.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.64, 790.14 and 202.04 is: 303.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.64 : 790.14 = 202.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.64/790.14 = 202.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.64x = 790.14 × 202.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.64x = 159,639.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,639.89/526.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.13

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