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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.76, 843.84 and 528.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.76, 843.84 and 528.88 is: 794.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.76 : 843.84 = 528.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.76/843.84 = 528.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.76x = 843.84 × 528.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.76x = 446,290.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,290.10/561.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.45

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