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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534, 802.08 and 351.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534, 802.08 and 351.48 is: 527.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534 : 802.08 = 351.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534/802.08 = 351.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534x = 802.08 × 351.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534x = 281,915.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,915.08/534
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.93

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