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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.09, 792.26 and 181.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.09, 792.26 and 181.43 is: 272.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.09 : 792.26 = 181.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.09/792.26 = 181.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.09x = 792.26 × 181.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.09x = 143,739.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,739.72/528.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.19

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