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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.76, 1,595.82 and 773.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.76, 1,595.82 and 773.28 is: 1,158.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.76 : 1,595.82 = 773.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.76/1,595.82 = 773.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.76x = 1,595.82 × 773.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.76x = 1,234,015.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,234,015.69/1,064.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.96

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