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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.24, 791 and 322.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.24, 791 and 322.54 is: 482.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.24 : 791 = 322.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.24/791 = 322.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.24x = 791 × 322.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.24x = 255,129.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,129.14/528.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.98

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