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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.06, 728.65 and 306.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.06, 728.65 and 306.96 is: 423.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.06 : 728.65 = 306.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.06/728.65 = 306.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.06x = 728.65 × 306.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.06x = 223,666.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,666.40/528.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.56

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