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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.73, 793.22 and 254.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.73, 793.22 and 254.75 is: 382.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.73 : 793.22 = 254.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.73/793.22 = 254.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.73x = 793.22 × 254.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.73x = 202,072.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,072.80/528.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.19

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