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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.91, 793.59 and 297.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.91, 793.59 and 297.52 is: 446.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.91 : 793.59 = 297.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.91/793.59 = 297.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.91x = 793.59 × 297.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.91x = 236,108.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,108.90/528.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.41

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