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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752, 1,125.76 and 621.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752, 1,125.76 and 621.36 is: 930.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752 : 1,125.76 = 621.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752/1,125.76 = 621.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752x = 1,125.76 × 621.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752x = 699,502.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,502.23/752
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.19

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