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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.04, 797.98 and 190.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.04, 797.98 and 190.04 is: 285.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.04 : 797.98 = 190.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.04/797.98 = 190.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.04x = 797.98 × 190.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.04x = 151,648.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,648.12/532.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.03

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