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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.31, 803.01 and 145.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.31, 803.01 and 145.33 is: 218.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.31 : 803.01 = 145.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.31/803.01 = 145.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.31x = 803.01 × 145.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.31x = 116,699.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,699.44/535.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.01

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