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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.91, 1,134.83 and 468.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.91, 1,134.83 and 468.07 is: 701.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.91 : 1,134.83 = 468.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.91/1,134.83 = 468.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.91x = 1,134.83 × 468.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.91x = 531,177.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,177.54/756.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.77

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