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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.56, 804.72 and 445.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.56, 804.72 and 445.04 is: 667.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.56 : 804.72 = 445.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.56/804.72 = 445.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.56x = 804.72 × 445.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.56x = 358,132.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,132.59/536.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.46

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