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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.78, 792.63 and 346.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.78, 792.63 and 346.26 is: 519.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.78 : 792.63 = 346.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.78/792.63 = 346.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.78x = 792.63 × 346.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.78x = 274,456.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,456.06/528.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.04

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