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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.96, 793.59 and 220.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.96, 793.59 and 220.71 is: 331.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.96 : 793.59 = 220.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.96/793.59 = 220.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.96x = 793.59 × 220.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.96x = 175,153.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,153.25/528.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.13

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