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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.04, 802.62 and 303.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.04, 802.62 and 303.92 is: 455.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.04 : 802.62 = 303.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.04/802.62 = 303.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.04x = 802.62 × 303.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.04x = 243,932.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,932.27/535.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.91

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