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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.52, 800.07 and 244.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.52, 800.07 and 244.75 is: 367.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.52 : 800.07 = 244.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.52/800.07 = 244.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.52x = 800.07 × 244.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.52x = 195,817.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,817.13/533.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.03

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