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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753, 1,130.04 and 368.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753, 1,130.04 and 368.52 is: 553.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753 : 1,130.04 = 368.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753/1,130.04 = 368.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753x = 1,130.04 × 368.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753x = 416,442.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,442.34/753
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.04

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