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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.04, 1,105.40 and 446.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.04, 1,105.40 and 446.95 is: 616.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.04 : 1,105.40 = 446.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.04/1,105.40 = 446.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.04x = 1,105.40 × 446.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.04x = 494,053.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,053.00/801.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.76

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