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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.48, 791.15 and 363.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.48, 791.15 and 363.60 is: 544.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.48 : 791.15 = 363.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.48/791.15 = 363.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.48x = 791.15 × 363.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.48x = 287,660.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,660.32/528.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.32

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