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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.08, 1,139.30 and 623.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.08, 1,139.30 and 623.76 is: 934.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.08 : 1,139.30 = 623.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.08/1,139.30 = 623.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.08x = 1,139.30 × 623.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.08x = 710,649.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,649.77/760.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.97

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