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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.97, 804.45 and 330.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.97, 804.45 and 330.94 is: 496.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.97 : 804.45 = 330.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.97/804.45 = 330.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.97x = 804.45 × 330.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.97x = 266,224.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,224.68/535.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.72

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