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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.06, 1,124.28 and 338.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.06, 1,124.28 and 338.94 is: 508.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.06 : 1,124.28 = 338.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.06/1,124.28 = 338.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.06x = 1,124.28 × 338.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.06x = 381,063.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,063.46/750.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.04

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