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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.33, 800.01 and 168.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.33, 800.01 and 168.14 is: 252.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.33 : 800.01 = 168.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.33/800.01 = 168.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.33x = 800.01 × 168.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.33x = 134,515.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,515.10/533.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.22

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