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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.32, 792.64 and 311.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.32, 792.64 and 311.76 is: 467.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.32 : 792.64 = 311.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.32/792.64 = 311.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.32x = 792.64 × 311.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.32x = 247,113.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,113.45/528.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.73

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