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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.08, 792.36 and 296.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.08, 792.36 and 296.96 is: 445.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.08 : 792.36 = 296.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.08/792.36 = 296.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.08x = 792.36 × 296.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.08x = 235,299.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,299.23/528.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.57

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