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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.04, 1,150.12 and 454.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.04, 1,150.12 and 454.81 is: 681.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.04 : 1,150.12 = 454.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.04/1,150.12 = 454.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.04x = 1,150.12 × 454.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.04x = 523,086.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,086.08/767.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.95

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