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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756, 1,134.80 and 635.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756, 1,134.80 and 635.58 is: 954.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756 : 1,134.80 = 635.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756/1,134.80 = 635.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756x = 1,134.80 × 635.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756x = 721,256.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,256.18/756
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.04

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