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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.62, 1,671.36 and 465.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.62, 1,671.36 and 465.18 is: 697.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.62 : 1,671.36 = 465.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.62/1,671.36 = 465.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.62x = 1,671.36 × 465.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.62x = 777,483.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,483.24/1,114.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.53

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