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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.94, 804.13 and 341.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.94, 804.13 and 341.34 is: 511.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.94 : 804.13 = 341.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.94/804.13 = 341.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.94x = 804.13 × 341.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.94x = 274,477.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,477.87/536.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.19

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