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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.22, 801.05 and 360.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.22, 801.05 and 360.88 is: 541.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.22 : 801.05 = 360.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.22/801.05 = 360.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.22x = 801.05 × 360.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.22x = 289,077.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,077.11/534.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.13

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