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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.56, 791.96 and 468.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.56, 791.96 and 468.08 is: 701.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.56 : 791.96 = 468.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.56/791.96 = 468.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.56x = 791.96 × 468.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.56x = 370,700.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,700.64/528.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.34

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