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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.04, 1,190.25 and 306.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.04, 1,190.25 and 306.96 is: 460.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.04 : 1,190.25 = 306.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.04/1,190.25 = 306.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.04x = 1,190.25 × 306.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.04x = 365,359.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,359.14/794.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.13

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