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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.02, 801.05 and 329.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.02, 801.05 and 329.90 is: 494.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.02 : 801.05 = 329.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.02/801.05 = 329.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.02x = 801.05 × 329.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.02x = 264,266.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,266.40/534.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.86

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