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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.73, 802.40 and 210.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.73, 802.40 and 210.33 is: 315.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.73 : 802.40 = 210.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.73/802.40 = 210.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.73x = 802.40 × 210.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.73x = 168,768.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,768.79/534.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.61

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