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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.02, 1,192.59 and 332.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.02, 1,192.59 and 332.48 is: 498.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.02 : 1,192.59 = 332.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.02/1,192.59 = 332.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.02x = 1,192.59 × 332.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.02x = 396,506.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,506.36/795.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.74

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