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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.71, 1,194.10 and 333.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.71, 1,194.10 and 333.88 is: 501.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.71 : 1,194.10 = 333.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.71/1,194.10 = 333.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.71x = 1,194.10 × 333.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.71x = 398,682.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,682.29/795.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.04

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