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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.75, 792.63 and 220.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.75, 792.63 and 220.41 is: 330.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.75 : 792.63 = 220.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.75/792.63 = 220.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.75x = 792.63 × 220.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.75x = 174,703.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,703.58/528.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.41

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