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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.04, 727.68 and 372.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.04, 727.68 and 372.52 is: 513.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.04 : 727.68 = 372.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.04/727.68 = 372.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.04x = 727.68 × 372.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.04x = 271,075.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,075.35/528.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.36

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