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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528, 792.11 and 162.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528, 792.11 and 162.77 is: 244.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528 : 792.11 = 162.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528/792.11 = 162.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528x = 792.11 × 162.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528x = 128,932.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,932.91/528
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.19

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