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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.86, 792.75 and 204.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.86, 792.75 and 204.14 is: 306.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.86 : 792.75 = 204.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.86/792.75 = 204.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.86x = 792.75 × 204.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.86x = 161,831.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,831.99/528.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.00

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