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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.92, 1,194 and 247.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.92, 1,194 and 247.98 is: 372.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.92 : 1,194 = 247.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.92/1,194 = 247.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.92x = 1,194 × 247.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.92x = 296,088.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,088.12/795.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.01

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