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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.03, 1,399.55 and 445.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.03, 1,399.55 and 445.97 is: 668.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.03 : 1,399.55 = 445.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.03/1,399.55 = 445.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.03x = 1,399.55 × 445.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.03x = 624,148.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,148.09/933.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.95

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