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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.28, 792.46 and 143.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.28, 792.46 and 143.48 is: 215.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.28 : 792.46 = 143.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.28/792.46 = 143.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.28x = 792.46 × 143.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.28x = 113,702.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,702.16/528.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.23

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