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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.56, 792.76 and 181.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.56, 792.76 and 181.84 is: 272.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.56 : 792.76 = 181.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.56/792.76 = 181.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.56x = 792.76 × 181.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.56x = 144,155.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,155.48/528.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.73

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