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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.77, 793.16 and 204.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.77, 793.16 and 204.11 is: 306.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.77 : 793.16 = 204.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.77/793.16 = 204.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.77x = 793.16 × 204.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.77x = 161,886.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,886.90/528.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.16

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