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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.78, 1,670.85 and 464.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.78, 1,670.85 and 464.55 is: 696.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.78 : 1,670.85 = 464.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.78/1,670.85 = 464.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.78x = 1,670.85 × 464.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.78x = 776,193.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,193.37/1,113.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.90

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