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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.91, 1,145.10 and 570.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.91, 1,145.10 and 570.77 is: 854.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.91 : 1,145.10 = 570.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.91/1,145.10 = 570.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.91x = 1,145.10 × 570.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.91x = 653,583.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,583.00/764.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.46

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