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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.04, 1,267.94 and 297.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.04, 1,267.94 and 297.62 is: 446.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.04 : 1,267.94 = 297.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.04/1,267.94 = 297.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.04x = 1,267.94 × 297.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.04x = 377,364.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,364.30/845.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.56

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