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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.31, 1,154.93 and 405

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.31, 1,154.93 and 405 is: 607.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.31 : 1,154.93 = 405 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.31/1,154.93 = 405/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.31x = 1,154.93 × 405
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.31x = 467,744.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,744.63/770.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.22

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