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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.07, 1,125.12 and 403.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.07, 1,125.12 and 403.69 is: 605.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.07 : 1,125.12 = 403.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.07/1,125.12 = 403.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.07x = 1,125.12 × 403.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.07x = 454,199.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,199.69/750.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.54

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