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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.75, 792.77 and 268.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.75, 792.77 and 268.83 is: 403.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.75 : 792.77 = 268.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.75/792.77 = 268.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.75x = 792.77 × 268.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.75x = 213,119.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,119.01/528.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.06

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