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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.01, 800.61 and 209.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.01, 800.61 and 209.20 is: 313.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.01 : 800.61 = 209.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.01/800.61 = 209.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.01x = 800.61 × 209.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.01x = 167,487.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,487.61/534.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.64

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