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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.21, 792.41 and 162.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.21, 792.41 and 162.93 is: 244.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.21 : 792.41 = 162.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.21/792.41 = 162.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.21x = 792.41 × 162.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.21x = 129,106.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,106.55/528.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.42

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