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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.55, 1,192.73 and 384.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.55, 1,192.73 and 384.30 is: 576.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.55 : 1,192.73 = 384.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.55/1,192.73 = 384.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.55x = 1,192.73 × 384.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.55x = 458,366.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,366.14/795.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.16

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