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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.04, 1,235.05 and 295.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.04, 1,235.05 and 295.90 is: 444.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.04 : 1,235.05 = 295.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.04/1,235.05 = 295.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.04x = 1,235.05 × 295.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.04x = 365,450.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,450.56/823.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.03

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