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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.07, 1,689.17 and 476.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.07, 1,689.17 and 476.91 is: 714.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.07 : 1,689.17 = 476.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.07/1,689.17 = 476.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.07x = 1,689.17 × 476.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.07x = 805,579.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,579.68/1,127.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.76

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