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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.44, 1,134.78 and 620.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.44, 1,134.78 and 620.06 is: 930.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.44 : 1,134.78 = 620.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.44/1,134.78 = 620.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.44x = 1,134.78 × 620.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.44x = 703,631.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,631.69/756.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.19

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