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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.03, 1,145.64 and 352.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.03, 1,145.64 and 352.82 is: 529.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.03 : 1,145.64 = 352.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.03/1,145.64 = 352.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.03x = 1,145.64 × 352.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.03x = 404,198.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,198.98/764.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.03

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