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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.74, 1,193.04 and 333.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.74, 1,193.04 and 333.62 is: 500.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.74 : 1,193.04 = 333.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.74/1,193.04 = 333.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.74x = 1,193.04 × 333.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.74x = 398,022.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,022.00/795.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.19

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