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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.02, 792.06 and 284.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.02, 792.06 and 284.72 is: 427.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.02 : 792.06 = 284.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.02/792.06 = 284.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.02x = 792.06 × 284.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.02x = 225,515.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,515.32/528.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.10

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