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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.18, 800.07 and 244.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.18, 800.07 and 244.64 is: 367.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.18 : 800.07 = 244.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.18/800.07 = 244.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.18x = 800.07 × 244.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.18x = 195,729.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,729.12/533.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.10

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