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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.81, 792.14 and 425.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.81, 792.14 and 425.54 is: 637.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.81 : 792.14 = 425.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.81/792.14 = 425.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.81x = 792.14 × 425.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.81x = 337,081.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,081.17/528.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.43

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