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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528, 792.05 and 181.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528, 792.05 and 181.32 is: 272.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528 : 792.05 = 181.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528/792.05 = 181.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528x = 792.05 × 181.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528x = 143,613.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,613.60/528
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.00

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