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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.05, 1,192.56 and 326.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.05, 1,192.56 and 326.43 is: 489.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.05 : 1,192.56 = 326.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.05/1,192.56 = 326.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.05x = 1,192.56 × 326.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.05x = 389,287.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,287.36/795.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.64

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