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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.24, 800.10 and 350.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.24, 800.10 and 350.72 is: 526.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.24 : 800.10 = 350.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.24/800.10 = 350.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.24x = 800.10 × 350.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.24x = 280,611.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,611.07/533.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.24

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