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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.04, 801.12 and 149.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.04, 801.12 and 149.32 is: 224.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.04 : 801.12 = 149.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.04/801.12 = 149.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.04x = 801.12 × 149.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.04x = 119,623.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,623.24/534.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.00

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