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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.04, 802.34 and 226.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.04, 802.34 and 226.88 is: 340.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.04 : 802.34 = 226.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.04/802.34 = 226.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.04x = 802.34 × 226.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.04x = 182,033.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,033.76/535.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.22

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