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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.06, 1,125.09 and 476.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.06, 1,125.09 and 476.64 is: 714.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.06 : 1,125.09 = 476.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.06/1,125.09 = 476.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.06x = 1,125.09 × 476.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.06x = 536,262.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,262.90/750.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.96

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