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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.13, 790.77 and 424.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.13, 790.77 and 424.85 is: 636.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.13 : 790.77 = 424.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.13/790.77 = 424.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.13x = 790.77 × 424.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.13x = 335,958.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,958.63/528.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.13

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