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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.04, 801.39 and 226.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.04, 801.39 and 226.14 is: 339.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.04 : 801.39 = 226.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.04/801.39 = 226.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.04x = 801.39 × 226.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.04x = 181,228.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,228.69/534.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.35

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