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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.36, 800.04 and 244.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.36, 800.04 and 244.80 is: 367.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.36 : 800.04 = 244.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.36/800.04 = 244.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.36x = 800.04 × 244.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.36x = 195,846.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,846.39/533.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.19

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