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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.41, 1,192.81 and 333.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.41, 1,192.81 and 333.41 is: 499.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.41 : 1,192.81 = 333.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.41/1,192.81 = 333.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.41x = 1,192.81 × 333.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.41x = 397,687.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,687.98/795.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.98

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