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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.06, 802.90 and 329.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.06, 802.90 and 329.99 is: 494.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.06 : 802.90 = 329.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.06/802.90 = 329.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.06x = 802.90 × 329.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.06x = 264,950.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,950.15/536.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.26

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