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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.04, 1,153.62 and 405.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.04, 1,153.62 and 405.18 is: 607.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.04 : 1,153.62 = 405.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.04/1,153.62 = 405.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.04x = 1,153.62 × 405.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.04x = 467,423.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,423.75/770.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.01

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