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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.98, 1,600.44 and 474.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.98, 1,600.44 and 474.31 is: 710.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.98 : 1,600.44 = 474.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.98/1,600.44 = 474.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.98x = 1,600.44 × 474.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.98x = 759,104.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,104.70/1,067.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.79

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