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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.04, 1,160.64 and 384.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.04, 1,160.64 and 384.32 is: 575.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.04 : 1,160.64 = 384.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.04/1,160.64 = 384.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.04x = 1,160.64 × 384.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.04x = 446,057.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,057.16/775.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.53

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