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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.64, 792.41 and 236.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.64, 792.41 and 236.30 is: 354.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.64 : 792.41 = 236.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.64/792.41 = 236.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.64x = 792.41 × 236.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.64x = 187,241.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,241.34/528.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.20

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