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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.00, 1,267.62 and 297.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.00, 1,267.62 and 297.05 is: 445.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.00 : 1,267.62 = 297.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.00/1,267.62 = 297.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.00x = 1,267.62 × 297.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.00x = 376,546.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,546.20/845.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.62

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