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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.89, 730.00 and 307.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.89, 730.00 and 307.88 is: 424.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.89 : 730.00 = 307.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.89/730.00 = 307.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.89x = 730.00 × 307.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.89x = 224,750.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,750.69/528.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.95

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