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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.02, 737.06 and 313.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.02, 737.06 and 313.00 is: 432.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.02 : 737.06 = 313.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.02/737.06 = 313.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.02x = 737.06 × 313.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.02x = 230,696.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,696.37/534.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.00

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