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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.04, 802.68 and 210.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.04, 802.68 and 210.40 is: 315.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.04 : 802.68 = 210.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.04/802.68 = 210.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.04x = 802.68 × 210.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.04x = 168,883.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,883.87/535.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.65

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