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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.81, 792.37 and 250.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.81, 792.37 and 250.84 is: 375.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.81 : 792.37 = 250.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.81/792.37 = 250.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.81x = 792.37 × 250.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.81x = 198,758.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,758.09/528.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.86

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