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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528, 728.16 and 440.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528, 728.16 and 440.64 is: 607.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528 : 728.16 = 440.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528/728.16 = 440.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528x = 728.16 × 440.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528x = 320,856.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,856.42/528
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.68

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