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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.92, 1,128.24 and 660.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.92, 1,128.24 and 660.48 is: 991.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.92 : 1,128.24 = 660.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.92/1,128.24 = 660.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.92x = 1,128.24 × 660.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.92x = 745,179.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,179.96/751.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.04

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