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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.55, 792.90 and 163.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.55, 792.90 and 163.30 is: 244.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.55 : 792.90 = 163.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.55/792.90 = 163.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.55x = 792.90 × 163.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.55x = 129,480.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,480.57/528.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.97

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