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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.75, 1,792.13 and 329.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.75, 1,792.13 and 329.06 is: 493.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.75 : 1,792.13 = 329.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.75/1,792.13 = 329.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.75x = 1,792.13 × 329.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.75x = 589,721.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,721.13/1,194.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.59

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