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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.25, 801.10 and 245.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.25, 801.10 and 245.44 is: 368.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.25 : 801.10 = 245.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.25/801.10 = 245.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.25x = 801.10 × 245.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.25x = 196,621.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,621.98/534.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.03

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