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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.92, 1,263.59 and 355.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.92, 1,263.59 and 355.32 is: 533.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.92 : 1,263.59 = 355.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.92/1,263.59 = 355.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.92x = 1,263.59 × 355.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.92x = 448,978.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,978.80/841.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.28

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