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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.54, 791.60 and 366.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.54, 791.60 and 366.34 is: 548.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.54 : 791.60 = 366.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.54/791.60 = 366.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.54x = 791.60 × 366.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.54x = 289,990.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,990.93/528.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.66

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