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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.24, 791.91 and 203.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.24, 791.91 and 203.84 is: 305.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.24 : 791.91 = 203.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.24/791.91 = 203.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.24x = 791.91 × 203.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.24x = 161,418.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,418.97/528.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.58

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