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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.20, 791.82 and 203.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.20, 791.82 and 203.48 is: 305.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.20 : 791.82 = 203.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.20/791.82 = 203.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.20x = 791.82 × 203.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.20x = 161,119.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,119.53/528.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.04

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