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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.04, 1,127.25 and 546.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.04, 1,127.25 and 546.30 is: 818.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.04 : 1,127.25 = 546.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.04/1,127.25 = 546.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.04x = 1,127.25 × 546.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.04x = 615,816.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,816.68/752.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.86

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