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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.62, 739.07 and 322.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.62, 739.07 and 322.90 is: 445.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.62 : 739.07 = 322.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.62/739.07 = 322.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.62x = 739.07 × 322.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.62x = 238,645.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,645.70/535.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.55

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