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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.75, 793.41 and 447.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.75, 793.41 and 447.94 is: 670.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.75 : 793.41 = 447.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.75/793.41 = 447.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.75x = 793.41 × 447.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.75x = 355,400.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,400.08/529.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.88

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