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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.43, 793.68 and 323.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.43, 793.68 and 323.41 is: 485.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.43 : 793.68 = 323.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.43/793.68 = 323.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.43x = 793.68 × 323.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.43x = 256,684.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,684.05/528.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.75

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