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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.02, 792.14 and 162.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.02, 792.14 and 162.79 is: 244.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.02 : 792.14 = 162.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.02/792.14 = 162.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.02x = 792.14 × 162.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.02x = 128,949.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,949.68/528.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.22

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