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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534, 800.64 and 245.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534, 800.64 and 245.28 is: 367.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534 : 800.64 = 245.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534/800.64 = 245.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534x = 800.64 × 245.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534x = 196,380.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,380.98/534
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.75

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