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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.04, 803.22 and 315.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.04, 803.22 and 315.83 is: 474.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.04 : 803.22 = 315.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.04/803.22 = 315.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.04x = 803.22 × 315.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.04x = 253,681.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,681.80/535.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.14

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