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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.31, 792.20 and 163.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.31, 792.20 and 163.01 is: 244.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.31 : 792.20 = 163.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.31/792.20 = 163.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.31x = 792.20 × 163.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.31x = 129,136.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,136.52/528.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.43

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