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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.11, 800.66 and 273.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.11, 800.66 and 273.53 is: 410.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.11 : 800.66 = 273.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.11/800.66 = 273.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.11x = 800.66 × 273.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.11x = 219,006.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,006.46/534.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.04

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