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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.58, 792.69 and 334.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.58, 792.69 and 334.96 is: 502.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.58 : 792.69 = 334.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.58/792.69 = 334.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.58x = 792.69 × 334.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.58x = 265,519.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,519.44/528.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.33

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