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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.15, 791.93 and 254.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.15, 791.93 and 254.25 is: 381.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.15 : 791.93 = 254.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.15/791.93 = 254.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.15x = 791.93 × 254.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.15x = 201,346.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,346.93/528.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.23

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