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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.62, 792.63 and 163.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.62, 792.63 and 163.31 is: 244.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.62 : 792.63 = 163.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.62/792.63 = 163.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.62x = 792.63 × 163.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.62x = 129,440.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,440.44/528.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.87

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