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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.32, 791.93 and 220.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.32, 791.93 and 220.08 is: 329.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.32 : 791.93 = 220.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.32/791.93 = 220.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.32x = 791.93 × 220.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.32x = 174,286.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,286.85/528.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.89

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