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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.03, 1,228.53 and 356.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.03, 1,228.53 and 356.74 is: 535.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.03 : 1,228.53 = 356.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.03/1,228.53 = 356.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.03x = 1,228.53 × 356.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.03x = 438,265.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,265.79/819.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.11

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