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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.04, 1,150.70 and 356.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.04, 1,150.70 and 356.12 is: 534.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.04 : 1,150.70 = 356.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.04/1,150.70 = 356.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.04x = 1,150.70 × 356.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.04x = 409,787.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,787.28/767.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.24

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