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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.12, 792.14 and 181.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.12, 792.14 and 181.44 is: 272.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.12 : 792.14 = 181.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.12/792.14 = 181.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.12x = 792.14 × 181.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.12x = 143,725.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,725.88/528.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.15

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