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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.36, 800.82 and 363

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.36, 800.82 and 363 is: 544.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.36 : 800.82 = 363 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.36/800.82 = 363/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.36x = 800.82 × 363
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.36x = 290,697.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,697.66/534.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.01

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