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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.22, 1,193.33 and 384.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.22, 1,193.33 and 384.65 is: 577.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.22 : 1,193.33 = 384.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.22/1,193.33 = 384.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.22x = 1,193.33 × 384.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.22x = 459,013.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,013.85/795.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.22

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