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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.38, 804.75 and 444.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.38, 804.75 and 444.70 is: 667.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.38 : 804.75 = 444.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.38/804.75 = 444.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.38x = 804.75 × 444.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.38x = 357,872.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,872.33/536.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.20

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