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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.13, 802.41 and 275.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.13, 802.41 and 275.02 is: 412.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.13 : 802.41 = 275.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.13/802.41 = 275.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.13x = 802.41 × 275.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.13x = 220,678.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,678.80/535.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.38

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