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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.97, 804.00 and 223.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.97, 804.00 and 223.56 is: 335.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.97 : 804.00 = 223.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.97/804.00 = 223.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.97x = 804.00 × 223.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.97x = 179,743.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,743.08/535.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.36

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