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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.76, 800.28 and 484.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.76, 800.28 and 484.44 is: 726.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.76 : 800.28 = 484.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.76/800.28 = 484.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.76x = 800.28 × 484.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.76x = 387,687.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,687.64/533.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.33

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