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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.21, 792.48 and 332.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.21, 792.48 and 332.98 is: 499.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.21 : 792.48 = 332.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.21/792.48 = 332.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.21x = 792.48 × 332.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.21x = 263,879.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,879.99/528.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.57

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