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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528, 792.20 and 254.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528, 792.20 and 254.08 is: 381.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528 : 792.20 = 254.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528/792.20 = 254.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528x = 792.20 × 254.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528x = 201,282.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,282.18/528
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.22

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