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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.85, 801.94 and 467.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.85, 801.94 and 467.00 is: 698.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.85 : 801.94 = 467.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.85/801.94 = 467.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.85x = 801.94 × 467.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.85x = 374,501.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,501.97/535.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.90

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