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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.13, 791.84 and 211.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.13, 791.84 and 211.31 is: 316.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.13 : 791.84 = 211.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.13/791.84 = 211.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.13x = 791.84 × 211.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.13x = 167,323.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,323.71/528.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.82

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