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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528, 792.90 and 500.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528, 792.90 and 500.64 is: 751.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528 : 792.90 = 500.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528/792.90 = 500.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528x = 792.90 × 500.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528x = 396,957.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,957.46/528
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.81

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