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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.02, 1,050.12 and 375.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.02, 1,050.12 and 375.66 is: 563.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.02 : 1,050.12 = 375.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.02/1,050.12 = 375.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.02x = 1,050.12 × 375.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.02x = 394,488.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,488.08/700.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.54

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