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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.04, 1,135.55 and 346.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.04, 1,135.55 and 346.29 is: 519.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.04 : 1,135.55 = 346.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.04/1,135.55 = 346.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.04x = 1,135.55 × 346.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.04x = 393,227.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,227.88/757.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.43

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