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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.93, 793.80 and 323.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.93, 793.80 and 323.80 is: 485.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.93 : 793.80 = 323.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.93/793.80 = 323.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.93x = 793.80 × 323.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.93x = 257,030.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,030.46/528.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.94

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