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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.04, 1,192.56 and 247.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.04, 1,192.56 and 247.21 is: 370.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.04 : 1,192.56 = 247.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.04/1,192.56 = 247.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.04x = 1,192.56 × 247.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.04x = 294,812.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,812.76/795.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.82

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