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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.91, 1,133.60 and 322.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.91, 1,133.60 and 322.83 is: 484.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.91 : 1,133.60 = 322.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.91/1,133.60 = 322.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.91x = 1,133.60 × 322.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.91x = 365,958.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,958.47/755.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.13

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