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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.05, 791.84 and 203.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.05, 791.84 and 203.38 is: 304.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.05 : 791.84 = 203.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.05/791.84 = 203.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.05x = 791.84 × 203.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.05x = 161,042.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,042.95/528.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.98

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