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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.06, 1,125.36 and 403.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.06, 1,125.36 and 403.38 is: 605.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.06 : 1,125.36 = 403.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.06/1,125.36 = 403.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.06x = 1,125.36 × 403.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.06x = 453,947.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,947.72/750.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.22

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