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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.03, 1,131.12 and 445.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.03, 1,131.12 and 445.97 is: 668.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.03 : 1,131.12 = 445.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.03/1,131.12 = 445.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.03x = 1,131.12 × 445.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.03x = 504,439.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,439.93/755.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.11

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