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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.92, 806.10 and 440.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.92, 806.10 and 440.44 is: 661.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.92 : 806.10 = 440.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.92/806.10 = 440.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.92x = 806.10 × 440.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.92x = 355,038.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,038.68/536.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.25

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