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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.92, 792.66 and 297.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.92, 792.66 and 297.92 is: 446.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.92 : 792.66 = 297.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.92/792.66 = 297.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.92x = 792.66 × 297.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.92x = 236,149.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,149.27/528.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.47

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