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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.92, 793.80 and 204.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.92, 793.80 and 204.44 is: 306.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.92 : 793.80 = 204.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.92/793.80 = 204.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.92x = 793.80 × 204.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.92x = 162,284.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,284.47/528.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.82

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