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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.00, 1,161.95 and 467.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.00, 1,161.95 and 467.44 is: 699.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.00 : 1,161.95 = 467.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.00/1,161.95 = 467.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.00x = 1,161.95 × 467.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.00x = 543,140.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,140.17/776.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.92

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