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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536, 804.02 and 330.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536, 804.02 and 330.44 is: 495.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536 : 804.02 = 330.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536/804.02 = 330.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536x = 804.02 × 330.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536x = 265,680.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,680.37/536
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.67

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