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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.12, 792.18 and 203.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.12, 792.18 and 203.31 is: 304.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.12 : 792.18 = 203.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.12/792.18 = 203.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.12x = 792.18 × 203.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.12x = 161,058.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,058.12/528.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.97

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