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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.14, 1,675.90 and 467.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.14, 1,675.90 and 467.93 is: 701.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.14 : 1,675.90 = 467.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.14/1,675.90 = 467.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.14x = 1,675.90 × 467.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.14x = 784,194.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,194.34/1,117.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.97

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