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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.06, 802.32 and 246.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.06, 802.32 and 246.25 is: 369.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.06 : 802.32 = 246.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.06/802.32 = 246.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.06x = 802.32 × 246.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.06x = 197,571.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,571.30/535.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.25

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