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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.51, 1,097.76 and 446.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.51, 1,097.76 and 446.22 is: 615.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.51 : 1,097.76 = 446.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.51/1,097.76 = 446.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.51x = 1,097.76 × 446.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.51x = 489,842.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,842.47/795.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.76

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