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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.42, 792.64 and 163.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.42, 792.64 and 163.21 is: 244.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.42 : 792.64 = 163.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.42/792.64 = 163.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.42x = 792.64 × 163.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.42x = 129,365.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,365.01/528.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.81

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