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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.16, 1,125.60 and 476.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.16, 1,125.60 and 476.48 is: 714.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.16 : 1,125.60 = 476.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.16/1,125.60 = 476.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.16x = 1,125.60 × 476.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.16x = 536,325.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,325.89/751.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.00

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