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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.04, 1,153.57 and 358.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.04, 1,153.57 and 358.07 is: 537.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.04 : 1,153.57 = 358.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.04/1,153.57 = 358.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.04x = 1,153.57 × 358.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.04x = 413,052.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,052.15/769.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.10

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