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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.16, 792.17 and 162.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.16, 792.17 and 162.92 is: 244.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.16 : 792.17 = 162.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.16/792.17 = 162.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.16x = 792.17 × 162.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.16x = 129,055.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,055.56/528.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.35

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