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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.53, 792.81 and 311.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.53, 792.81 and 311.63 is: 467.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.53 : 792.81 = 311.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.53/792.81 = 311.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.53x = 792.81 × 311.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.53x = 247,059.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,059.42/528.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.45

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