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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.99, 1,126.61 and 404.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.99, 1,126.61 and 404.69 is: 607.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.99 : 1,126.61 = 404.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.99/1,126.61 = 404.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.99x = 1,126.61 × 404.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.99x = 455,920.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,920.14/750.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.09

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