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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.13, 791.00 and 254.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.13, 791.00 and 254.42 is: 381.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.13 : 791.00 = 254.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.13/791.00 = 254.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.13x = 791.00 × 254.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.13x = 201,240.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,240.99/528.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.05

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