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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.10, 792.10 and 181.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.10, 792.10 and 181.40 is: 272.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.10 : 792.10 = 181.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.10/792.10 = 181.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.10x = 792.10 × 181.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.10x = 143,686.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,686.94/528.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.08

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