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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528, 791.64 and 268.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528, 791.64 and 268.08 is: 401.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528 : 791.64 = 268.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528/791.64 = 268.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528x = 791.64 × 268.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528x = 212,222.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,222.85/528
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.94

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