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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.00, 1,155.06 and 331.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.00, 1,155.06 and 331.27 is: 496.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.00 : 1,155.06 = 331.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.00/1,155.06 = 331.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.00x = 1,155.06 × 331.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.00x = 382,633.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,633.84/770.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.93

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