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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.12, 792.17 and 162.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.12, 792.17 and 162.82 is: 244.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.12 : 792.17 = 162.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.12/792.17 = 162.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.12x = 792.17 × 162.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.12x = 128,977.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,977.16/528.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.22

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