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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.25, 1,154.33 and 307.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.25, 1,154.33 and 307.25 is: 461.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.25 : 1,154.33 = 307.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.25/1,154.33 = 307.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.25x = 1,154.33 × 307.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.25x = 354,667.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,667.89/769.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.06

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