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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.84, 800.92 and 209.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.84, 800.92 and 209.44 is: 314.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.84 : 800.92 = 209.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.84/800.92 = 209.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.84x = 800.92 × 209.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.84x = 167,744.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,744.68/533.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.22

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