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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.91, 793.42 and 204.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.91, 793.42 and 204.41 is: 306.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.91 : 793.42 = 204.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.91/793.42 = 204.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.91x = 793.42 × 204.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.91x = 162,182.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,182.98/528.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.64

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