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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.04, 1,152.76 and 403.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.04, 1,152.76 and 403.44 is: 604.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.04 : 1,152.76 = 403.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.04/1,152.76 = 403.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.04x = 1,152.76 × 403.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.04x = 465,069.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,069.49/769.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.74

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