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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.59, 793.44 and 297.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.59, 793.44 and 297.68 is: 446.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.59 : 793.44 = 297.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.59/793.44 = 297.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.59x = 793.44 × 297.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.59x = 236,187.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,187.25/528.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.83

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