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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794, 1,095.78 and 444.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794, 1,095.78 and 444.71 is: 613.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794 : 1,095.78 = 444.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794/1,095.78 = 444.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794x = 1,095.78 × 444.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794x = 487,304.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,304.32/794
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.73

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