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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.44, 800.82 and 303.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.44, 800.82 and 303.04 is: 454.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.44 : 800.82 = 303.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.44/800.82 = 303.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.44x = 800.82 × 303.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.44x = 242,680.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,680.49/534.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.08

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