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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528, 791.92 and 296.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528, 791.92 and 296.80 is: 445.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528 : 791.92 = 296.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528/791.92 = 296.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528x = 791.92 × 296.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528x = 235,041.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,041.86/528
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.16

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