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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.77, 805.34 and 445.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.77, 805.34 and 445.05 is: 668.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.77 : 805.34 = 445.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.77/805.34 = 445.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.77x = 805.34 × 445.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.77x = 358,414.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,414.34/535.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.97

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