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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.04, 1,163.94 and 337.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.04, 1,163.94 and 337.48 is: 506.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.04 : 1,163.94 = 337.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.04/1,163.94 = 337.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.04x = 1,163.94 × 337.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.04x = 392,806.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,806.47/776.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.17

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