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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.07, 1,164.09 and 198.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.07, 1,164.09 and 198.95 is: 298.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.07 : 1,164.09 = 198.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.07/1,164.09 = 198.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.07x = 1,164.09 × 198.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.07x = 231,589.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,589.89/776.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.41

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