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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.21, 1,677.10 and 469.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.21, 1,677.10 and 469.59 is: 703.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.21 : 1,677.10 = 469.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.21/1,677.10 = 469.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.21x = 1,677.10 × 469.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.21x = 787,538.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,538.66/1,119.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.66

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