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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.02, 1,134.76 and 366.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.02, 1,134.76 and 366.44 is: 549.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.02 : 1,134.76 = 366.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.02/1,134.76 = 366.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.02x = 1,134.76 × 366.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.02x = 415,821.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,821.45/757.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.29

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