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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.04, 791.78 and 203.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.04, 791.78 and 203.22 is: 304.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.04 : 791.78 = 203.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.04/791.78 = 203.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.04x = 791.78 × 203.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.04x = 160,905.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,905.53/528.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.72

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