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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.73, 1,098.09 and 446.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.73, 1,098.09 and 446.43 is: 616.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.73 : 1,098.09 = 446.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.73/1,098.09 = 446.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.73x = 1,098.09 × 446.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.73x = 490,220.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,220.32/795.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.06

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