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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.06, 1,036.40 and 677.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.06, 1,036.40 and 677.16 is: 935.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.06 : 1,036.40 = 677.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.06/1,036.40 = 677.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.06x = 1,036.40 × 677.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.06x = 701,805.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,805.24/750.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.67

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