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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.73, 1,150.70 and 356.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.73, 1,150.70 and 356.00 is: 533.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.73 : 1,150.70 = 356.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.73/1,150.70 = 356.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.73x = 1,150.70 × 356.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.73x = 409,641.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,641.67/767.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.58

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