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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.05, 800.74 and 209.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.05, 800.74 and 209.35 is: 313.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.05 : 800.74 = 209.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.05/800.74 = 209.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.05x = 800.74 × 209.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.05x = 167,634.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,634.92/534.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.89

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