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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.06, 801 and 209.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.06, 801 and 209.16 is: 313.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.06 : 801 = 209.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.06/801 = 209.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.06x = 801 × 209.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.06x = 167,537.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,537.16/534.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.70

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