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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.73, 1,325.75 and 792.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.73, 1,325.75 and 792.93 is: 1,188.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.73 : 1,325.75 = 792.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.73/1,325.75 = 792.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.73x = 1,325.75 × 792.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.73x = 1,051,222.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,051,222.98/884.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.19

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