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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.22, 1,165.78 and 192.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.22, 1,165.78 and 192.19 is: 288.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.22 : 1,165.78 = 192.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.22/1,165.78 = 192.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.22x = 1,165.78 × 192.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.22x = 224,048.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,048.58/777.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.27

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