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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751, 1,127.13 and 404.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751, 1,127.13 and 404.59 is: 607.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751 : 1,127.13 = 404.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751/1,127.13 = 404.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751x = 1,127.13 × 404.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751x = 456,025.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,025.53/751
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.22

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