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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.07, 802.02 and 329.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.07, 802.02 and 329.85 is: 495.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.07 : 802.02 = 329.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.07/802.02 = 329.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.07x = 802.02 × 329.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.07x = 264,546.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,546.30/534.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.34

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