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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.73, 1,159.57 and 670.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.73, 1,159.57 and 670.53 is: 1,004.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.73 : 1,159.57 = 670.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.73/1,159.57 = 670.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.73x = 1,159.57 × 670.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.73x = 777,527.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,527.89/773.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.91

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