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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528, 792.18 and 296.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528, 792.18 and 296.61 is: 445.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528 : 792.18 = 296.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528/792.18 = 296.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528x = 792.18 × 296.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528x = 234,968.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,968.51/528
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.02

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