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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.03, 791.97 and 143.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.03, 791.97 and 143.31 is: 214.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.03 : 791.97 = 143.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.03/791.97 = 143.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.03x = 791.97 × 143.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.03x = 113,497.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,497.22/528.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.94

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