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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.05, 791.01 and 424.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.05, 791.01 and 424.78 is: 636.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.05 : 791.01 = 424.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.05/791.01 = 424.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.05x = 791.01 × 424.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.05x = 336,005.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,005.23/528.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.31

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