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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.91, 804.02 and 341.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.91, 804.02 and 341.33 is: 511.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.91 : 804.02 = 341.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.91/804.02 = 341.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.91x = 804.02 × 341.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.91x = 274,430.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,430.42/536.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.13

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