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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.58, 793.28 and 204.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.58, 793.28 and 204.04 is: 306.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.58 : 793.28 = 204.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.58/793.28 = 204.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.58x = 793.28 × 204.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.58x = 161,860.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,860.85/528.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.22

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