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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.14, 802.09 and 245.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.14, 802.09 and 245.97 is: 368.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.14 : 802.09 = 245.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.14/802.09 = 245.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.14x = 802.09 × 245.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.14x = 197,290.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,290.08/535.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.67

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