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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.61, 793.05 and 204.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.61, 793.05 and 204.03 is: 306.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.61 : 793.05 = 204.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.61/793.05 = 204.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.61x = 793.05 × 204.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.61x = 161,805.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,805.99/528.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.10

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