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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.00, 1,164.73 and 282.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.00, 1,164.73 and 282.88 is: 424.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.00 : 1,164.73 = 282.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.00/1,164.73 = 282.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.00x = 1,164.73 × 282.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.00x = 329,478.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,478.39/776.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.59

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