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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.93, 1,194.18 and 334

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.93, 1,194.18 and 334 is: 501.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.93 : 1,194.18 = 334 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.93/1,194.18 = 334/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.93x = 1,194.18 × 334
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.93x = 398,856.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,856.12/795.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.12

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