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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.06, 1,190.67 and 404.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.06, 1,190.67 and 404.03 is: 605.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.06 : 1,190.67 = 404.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.06/1,190.67 = 404.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.06x = 1,190.67 × 404.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.06x = 481,067.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,067.36/795.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.07

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