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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.03, 803.24 and 430.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.03, 803.24 and 430.98 is: 647.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.03 : 803.24 = 430.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.03/803.24 = 430.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.03x = 803.24 × 430.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.03x = 346,180.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,180.38/535.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.03

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