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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528, 792.32 and 239.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528, 792.32 and 239.68 is: 359.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528 : 792.32 = 239.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528/792.32 = 239.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528x = 792.32 × 239.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528x = 189,903.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,903.26/528
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.67

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