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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.76, 1,795.19 and 375.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.76, 1,795.19 and 375.03 is: 562.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.76 : 1,795.19 = 375.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.76/1,795.19 = 375.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.76x = 1,795.19 × 375.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.76x = 673,248.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,248.23/1,196.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.56

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