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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.53, 802.19 and 226.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.53, 802.19 and 226.47 is: 339.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.53 : 802.19 = 226.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.53/802.19 = 226.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.53x = 802.19 × 226.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.53x = 181,670.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,670.84/534.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.87

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