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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800, 1,104 and 450.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800, 1,104 and 450.76 is: 622.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800 : 1,104 = 450.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800/1,104 = 450.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800x = 1,104 × 450.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800x = 497,639.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,639.04/800
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.05

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