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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.16, 792.16 and 181.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.16, 792.16 and 181.52 is: 272.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.16 : 792.16 = 181.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.16/792.16 = 181.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.16x = 792.16 × 181.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.16x = 143,792.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,792.88/528.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.25

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