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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528, 791.80 and 219.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528, 791.80 and 219.76 is: 329.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528 : 791.80 = 219.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528/791.80 = 219.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528x = 791.80 × 219.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528x = 174,005.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,005.97/528
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.56

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