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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.64, 802.04 and 169.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.64, 802.04 and 169.30 is: 253.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.64 : 802.04 = 169.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.64/802.04 = 169.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.64x = 802.04 × 169.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.64x = 135,785.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,785.37/534.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.98

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