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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.93, 800.89 and 404.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.93, 800.89 and 404.19 is: 606.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.93 : 800.89 = 404.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.93/800.89 = 404.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.93x = 800.89 × 404.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.93x = 323,710.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,710.72/533.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.29

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