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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.58, 791.15 and 296.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.58, 791.15 and 296.92 is: 444.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.58 : 791.15 = 296.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.58/791.15 = 296.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.58x = 791.15 × 296.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.58x = 234,908.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,908.26/528.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.41

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