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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.05, 1,123.73 and 663.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.05, 1,123.73 and 663.65 is: 994.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.05 : 1,123.73 = 663.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.05/1,123.73 = 663.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.05x = 1,123.73 × 663.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.05x = 745,760.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,760.10/750.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.28

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