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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.04, 1,145.95 and 325.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.04, 1,145.95 and 325.47 is: 488.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.04 : 1,145.95 = 325.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.04/1,145.95 = 325.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.04x = 1,145.95 × 325.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.04x = 372,972.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,972.35/764.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.16

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