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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.36, 792 and 203.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.36, 792 and 203.64 is: 305.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.36 : 792 = 203.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.36/792 = 203.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.36x = 792 × 203.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.36x = 161,282.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,282.88/528.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.25

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