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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.38, 791.07 and 445.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.38, 791.07 and 445.98 is: 668.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.38 : 791.07 = 445.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.38/791.07 = 445.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.38x = 791.07 × 445.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.38x = 352,801.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,801.40/527.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.97

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