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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.09, 792.19 and 181.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.09, 792.19 and 181.46 is: 272.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.09 : 792.19 = 181.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.09/792.19 = 181.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.09x = 792.19 × 181.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.09x = 143,750.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,750.80/528.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.21

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