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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.02, 1,153.41 and 330.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.02, 1,153.41 and 330.18 is: 495.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.02 : 1,153.41 = 330.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.02/1,153.41 = 330.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.02x = 1,153.41 × 330.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.02x = 380,830.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,830.14/769.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.22

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