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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752, 1,128.64 and 463.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752, 1,128.64 and 463.68 is: 695.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752 : 1,128.64 = 463.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752/1,128.64 = 463.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752x = 1,128.64 × 463.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752x = 523,327.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,327.80/752
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.91

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