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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.03, 792.18 and 162.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.03, 792.18 and 162.81 is: 244.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.03 : 792.18 = 162.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.03/792.18 = 162.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.03x = 792.18 × 162.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.03x = 128,974.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,974.83/528.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.26

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