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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.43, 792.87 and 220.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.43, 792.87 and 220.35 is: 330.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.43 : 792.87 = 220.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.43/792.87 = 220.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.43x = 792.87 × 220.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.43x = 174,708.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,708.90/528.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.62

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