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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.76, 806.04 and 352.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.76, 806.04 and 352.44 is: 528.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.76 : 806.04 = 352.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.76/806.04 = 352.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.76x = 806.04 × 352.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.76x = 284,080.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,080.74/537.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.27

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