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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528, 792.24 and 203.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528, 792.24 and 203.34 is: 305.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528 : 792.24 = 203.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528/792.24 = 203.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528x = 792.24 × 203.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528x = 161,094.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,094.08/528
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.10

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