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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.63, 1,690.28 and 469.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.63, 1,690.28 and 469.88 is: 704.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.63 : 1,690.28 = 469.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.63/1,690.28 = 469.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.63x = 1,690.28 × 469.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.63x = 794,230.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,230.64/1,127.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.34

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