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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.27, 802.07 and 361.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.27, 802.07 and 361.25 is: 541.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.27 : 802.07 = 361.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.27/802.07 = 361.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.27x = 802.07 × 361.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.27x = 289,750.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,750.70/535.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.32

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