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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.02, 1,125.43 and 547.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.02, 1,125.43 and 547.90 is: 819.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.02 : 1,125.43 = 547.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.02/1,125.43 = 547.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.02x = 1,125.43 × 547.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.02x = 616,618.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,618.91/752.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.95

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