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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528, 790.96 and 498.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528, 790.96 and 498.03 is: 746.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528 : 790.96 = 498.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528/790.96 = 498.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528x = 790.96 × 498.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528x = 393,921.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,921.81/528
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.06

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