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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.12, 791.91 and 254.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.12, 791.91 and 254.25 is: 381.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.12 : 791.91 = 254.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.12/791.91 = 254.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.12x = 791.91 × 254.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.12x = 201,343.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,343.12/528.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.25

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