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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.92, 791.64 and 479.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.92, 791.64 and 479.72 is: 718.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.92 : 791.64 = 479.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.92/791.64 = 479.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.92x = 791.64 × 479.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.92x = 379,765.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,765.54/528.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.00

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