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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.12, 792.24 and 181.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.12, 792.24 and 181.38 is: 272.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.12 : 792.24 = 181.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.12/792.24 = 181.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.12x = 792.24 × 181.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.12x = 143,696.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,696.49/528.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.09

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