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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.06, 1,126.59 and 404.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.06, 1,126.59 and 404.18 is: 606.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.06 : 1,126.59 = 404.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.06/1,126.59 = 404.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.06x = 1,126.59 × 404.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.06x = 455,345.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,345.15/751.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.27

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