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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.48, 792 and 390.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.48, 792 and 390.72 is: 585.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.48 : 792 = 390.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.48/792 = 390.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.48x = 792 × 390.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.48x = 309,450.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,450.24/528.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.55

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