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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.92, 1,194.19 and 384.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.92, 1,194.19 and 384.95 is: 577.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.92 : 1,194.19 = 384.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.92/1,194.19 = 384.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.92x = 1,194.19 × 384.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.92x = 459,705.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,705.46/795.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.58

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