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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.11, 792.09 and 162.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.11, 792.09 and 162.87 is: 244.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.11 : 792.09 = 162.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.11/792.09 = 162.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.11x = 792.09 × 162.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.11x = 129,007.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,007.70/528.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.28

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