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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.04, 729.12 and 331.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.04, 729.12 and 331.84 is: 458.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.04 : 729.12 = 331.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.04/729.12 = 331.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.04x = 729.12 × 331.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.04x = 241,951.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,951.18/528.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.21

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