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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.05, 801.08 and 209.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.05, 801.08 and 209.43 is: 314.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.05 : 801.08 = 209.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.05/801.08 = 209.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.05x = 801.08 × 209.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.05x = 167,769.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,769.14/534.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.15

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