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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.18, 1,175.64 and 350.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.18, 1,175.64 and 350.92 is: 526.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.18 : 1,175.64 = 350.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.18/1,175.64 = 350.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.18x = 1,175.64 × 350.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.18x = 412,555.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,555.59/784.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.10

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