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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.04, 804.54 and 211.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.04, 804.54 and 211.62 is: 317.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.04 : 804.54 = 211.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.04/804.54 = 211.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.04x = 804.54 × 211.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.04x = 170,256.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,256.75/536.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.62

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