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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.06, 797.70 and 446.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.06, 797.70 and 446.48 is: 668.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.06 : 797.70 = 446.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.06/797.70 = 446.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.06x = 797.70 × 446.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.06x = 356,157.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,157.10/533.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.14

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