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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.58, 796.33 and 453.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.58, 796.33 and 453.13 is: 680.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.58 : 796.33 = 453.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.58/796.33 = 453.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.58x = 796.33 × 453.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.58x = 360,839.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,839.59/530.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.08

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