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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.06, 786.36 and 446.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.06, 786.36 and 446.11 is: 668.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.06 : 786.36 = 446.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.06/786.36 = 446.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.06x = 786.36 × 446.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.06x = 350,800.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,800.26/525.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.12

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