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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.22, 1,192.95 and 384.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.22, 1,192.95 and 384.35 is: 576.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.22 : 1,192.95 = 384.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.22/1,192.95 = 384.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.22x = 1,192.95 × 384.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.22x = 458,504.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,504.37/795.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.58

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