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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.19, 804.15 and 207.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.19, 804.15 and 207.06 is: 310.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.19 : 804.15 = 207.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.19/804.15 = 207.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.19x = 804.15 × 207.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.19x = 166,507.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,507.30/536.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.54

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