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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.24, 1,133.46 and 366

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.24, 1,133.46 and 366 is: 548.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.24 : 1,133.46 = 366 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.24/1,133.46 = 366/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.24x = 1,133.46 × 366
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.24x = 414,846.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,846.36/756.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.56

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