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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.77, 800.61 and 413.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.77, 800.61 and 413.27 is: 618.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.77 : 800.61 = 413.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.77/800.61 = 413.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.77x = 800.61 × 413.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.77x = 330,864.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,864.09/534.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.71

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