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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.18, 795.72 and 453.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.18, 795.72 and 453.64 is: 680.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.18 : 795.72 = 453.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.18/795.72 = 453.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.18x = 795.72 × 453.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.18x = 360,970.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,970.42/530.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.85

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