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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.09, 800.47 and 380.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.09, 800.47 and 380.06 is: 569.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.09 : 800.47 = 380.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.09/800.47 = 380.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.09x = 800.47 × 380.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.09x = 304,221.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,221.68/534.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.61

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