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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.04, 1,083.76 and 375.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.04, 1,083.76 and 375.93 is: 563.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.04 : 1,083.76 = 375.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.04/1,083.76 = 375.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.04x = 1,083.76 × 375.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.04x = 407,416.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,416.96/723.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.48

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