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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.02, 802.56 and 210.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.02, 802.56 and 210.38 is: 315.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.02 : 802.56 = 210.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.02/802.56 = 210.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.02x = 802.56 × 210.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.02x = 168,842.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,842.57/535.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.58

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