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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.05, 800.06 and 314.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.05, 800.06 and 314.14 is: 470.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.05 : 800.06 = 314.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.05/800.06 = 314.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.05x = 800.06 × 314.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.05x = 251,330.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,330.85/534.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.61

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