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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.02, 791.82 and 162.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.02, 791.82 and 162.80 is: 244.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.02 : 791.82 = 162.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.02/791.82 = 162.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.02x = 791.82 × 162.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.02x = 128,908.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,908.30/528.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.14

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