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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.97, 802 and 210.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.97, 802 and 210.26 is: 315.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.97 : 802 = 210.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.97/802 = 210.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.97x = 802 × 210.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.97x = 168,628.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,628.52/534.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.21

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