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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.28, 1,339.20 and 528

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.28, 1,339.20 and 528 is: 791.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.28 : 1,339.20 = 528 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.28/1,339.20 = 528/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.28x = 1,339.20 × 528
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.28x = 707,097.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,097.60/893.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.57

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