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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.88, 1,194.95 and 613.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.88, 1,194.95 and 613.80 is: 919.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.88 : 1,194.95 = 613.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.88/1,194.95 = 613.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.88x = 1,194.95 × 613.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.88x = 733,457.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,457.24/797.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.26

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