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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.55, 997.28 and 528.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.55, 997.28 and 528.24 is: 791.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.55 : 997.28 = 528.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.55/997.28 = 528.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.55x = 997.28 × 528.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.55x = 526,800.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,800.55/665.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.53

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