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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.06, 792.09 and 143.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.06, 792.09 and 143.31 is: 214.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.06 : 792.09 = 143.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.06/792.09 = 143.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.06x = 792.09 × 143.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.06x = 113,514.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,514.42/528.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.97

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