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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.92, 793.07 and 268.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.92, 793.07 and 268.60 is: 402.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.92 : 793.07 = 268.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.92/793.07 = 268.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.92x = 793.07 × 268.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.92x = 213,018.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,018.60/528.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.74

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