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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528, 792.05 and 162.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528, 792.05 and 162.79 is: 244.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528 : 792.05 = 162.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528/792.05 = 162.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528x = 792.05 × 162.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528x = 128,937.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,937.82/528
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.20

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