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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.00, 1,266.01 and 356.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.00, 1,266.01 and 356.72 is: 535.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.00 : 1,266.01 = 356.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.00/1,266.01 = 356.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.00x = 1,266.01 × 356.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.00x = 451,603.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,603.87/844.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.08

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