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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.26, 792.70 and 235.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.26, 792.70 and 235.73 is: 353.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.26 : 792.70 = 235.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.26/792.70 = 235.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.26x = 792.70 × 235.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.26x = 186,864.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,864.56/528.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.74

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