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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.12, 800.64 and 489

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.12, 800.64 and 489 is: 733.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.12 : 800.64 = 489 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.12/800.64 = 489/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.12x = 800.64 × 489
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.12x = 391,512.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,512.96/534.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.01

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