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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.08, 801 and 447.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.08, 801 and 447.96 is: 670.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.08 : 801 = 447.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.08/801 = 447.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.08x = 801 × 447.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.08x = 358,815.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,815.96/535.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.58

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