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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.73, 1,700.81 and 440.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.73, 1,700.81 and 440.34 is: 660.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.73 : 1,700.81 = 440.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.73/1,700.81 = 440.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.73x = 1,700.81 × 440.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.73x = 748,934.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,934.68/1,133.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.59

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