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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.88, 796.80 and 454.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.88, 796.80 and 454.08 is: 681.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.88 : 796.80 = 454.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.88/796.80 = 454.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.88x = 796.80 × 454.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.88x = 361,810.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,810.94/530.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.53

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