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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.92, 804.48 and 319.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.92, 804.48 and 319.95 is: 480.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.92 : 804.48 = 319.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.92/804.48 = 319.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.92x = 804.48 × 319.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.92x = 257,393.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,393.38/535.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.28

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