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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.56, 792.72 and 203.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.56, 792.72 and 203.76 is: 305.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.56 : 792.72 = 203.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.56/792.72 = 203.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.56x = 792.72 × 203.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.56x = 161,524.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,524.63/528.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.59

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