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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528, 792.29 and 322.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528, 792.29 and 322.71 is: 484.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528 : 792.29 = 322.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528/792.29 = 322.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528x = 792.29 × 322.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528x = 255,679.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,679.91/528
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.24

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