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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.03, 1,192.33 and 332.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.03, 1,192.33 and 332.71 is: 498.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.03 : 1,192.33 = 332.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.03/1,192.33 = 332.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.03x = 1,192.33 × 332.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.03x = 396,700.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,700.11/795.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.98

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