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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.84, 807.77 and 210.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.84, 807.77 and 210.00 is: 314.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.84 : 807.77 = 210.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.84/807.77 = 210.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.84x = 807.77 × 210.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.84x = 169,632.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,632.98/538.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.81

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