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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.29, 1,691.75 and 469.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.29, 1,691.75 and 469.37 is: 703.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.29 : 1,691.75 = 469.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.29/1,691.75 = 469.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.29x = 1,691.75 × 469.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.29x = 794,045.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,045.89/1,128.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.76

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