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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.32, 1,192.23 and 404.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.32, 1,192.23 and 404.76 is: 606.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.32 : 1,192.23 = 404.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.32/1,192.23 = 404.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.32x = 1,192.23 × 404.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.32x = 482,567.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,567.01/795.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.76

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