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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.08, 1,133.88 and 323

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.08, 1,133.88 and 323 is: 484.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.08 : 1,133.88 = 323 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.08/1,133.88 = 323/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.08x = 1,133.88 × 323
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.08x = 366,243.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,243.24/756.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.40

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