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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.26, 803.80 and 350.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.26, 803.80 and 350.94 is: 526.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.26 : 803.80 = 350.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.26/803.80 = 350.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.26x = 803.80 × 350.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.26x = 282,085.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,085.57/536.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.02

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