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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.06, 800.70 and 329.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.06, 800.70 and 329.68 is: 493.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.06 : 800.70 = 329.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.06/800.70 = 329.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.06x = 800.70 × 329.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.06x = 263,974.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,974.78/535.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.36

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