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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.04, 1,672.76 and 465.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.04, 1,672.76 and 465.72 is: 698.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.04 : 1,672.76 = 465.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.04/1,672.76 = 465.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.04x = 1,672.76 × 465.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.04x = 779,037.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,037.79/1,115.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.66

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