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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.23, 792.59 and 235.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.23, 792.59 and 235.78 is: 353.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.23 : 792.59 = 235.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.23/792.59 = 235.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.23x = 792.59 × 235.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.23x = 186,873.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,873.71/528.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.77

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