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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.14, 792.48 and 203.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.14, 792.48 and 203.74 is: 305.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.14 : 792.48 = 203.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.14/792.48 = 203.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.14x = 792.48 × 203.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.14x = 161,459.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,459.88/528.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.71

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