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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.13, 799.82 and 302.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.13, 799.82 and 302.67 is: 453.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.13 : 799.82 = 302.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.13/799.82 = 302.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.13x = 799.82 × 302.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.13x = 242,081.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,081.52/534.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.23

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