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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.64, 794.70 and 453.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.64, 794.70 and 453.16 is: 678.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.64 : 794.70 = 453.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.64/794.70 = 453.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.64x = 794.70 × 453.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.64x = 360,126.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,126.25/530.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.66

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