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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.02, 1,125.12 and 384.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.02, 1,125.12 and 384.90 is: 576.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.02 : 1,125.12 = 384.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.02/1,125.12 = 384.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.02x = 1,125.12 × 384.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.02x = 433,058.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,058.69/751.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.63

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