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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.02, 728.72 and 306.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.02, 728.72 and 306.99 is: 423.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.02 : 728.72 = 306.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.02/728.72 = 306.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.02x = 728.72 × 306.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.02x = 223,708.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,708.07/528.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.67

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