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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.03, 1,125.18 and 404.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.03, 1,125.18 and 404.00 is: 605.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.03 : 1,125.18 = 404.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.03/1,125.18 = 404.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.03x = 1,125.18 × 404.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.03x = 454,567.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,567.09/751.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.26

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