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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.05, 800.55 and 352.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.05, 800.55 and 352.80 is: 527.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.05 : 800.55 = 352.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.05/800.55 = 352.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.05x = 800.55 × 352.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.05x = 282,434.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,434.04/535.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.86

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