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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.65, 798.10 and 448.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.65, 798.10 and 448.64 is: 674.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.65 : 798.10 = 448.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.65/798.10 = 448.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.65x = 798.10 × 448.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.65x = 358,059.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,059.99/530.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.76

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