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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.61, 792.54 and 163.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.61, 792.54 and 163.20 is: 244.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.61 : 792.54 = 163.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.61/792.54 = 163.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.61x = 792.54 × 163.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.61x = 129,338.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,338.57/528.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.68

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