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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.48, 792.42 and 366.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.48, 792.42 and 366.24 is: 549.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.48 : 792.42 = 366.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.48/792.42 = 366.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.48x = 792.42 × 366.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.48x = 290,215.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,215.90/528.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.15

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