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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.88, 792.70 and 297.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.88, 792.70 and 297.88 is: 446.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.88 : 792.70 = 297.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.88/792.70 = 297.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.88x = 792.70 × 297.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.88x = 236,129.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,129.48/528.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.47

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