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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.97, 1,127.00 and 654.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.97, 1,127.00 and 654.07 is: 980.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.97 : 1,127.00 = 654.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.97/1,127.00 = 654.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.97x = 1,127.00 × 654.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.97x = 737,127.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,127.98/751.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.26

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