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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.74, 1,700.25 and 402.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.74, 1,700.25 and 402.94 is: 604.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.74 : 1,700.25 = 402.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.74/1,700.25 = 402.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.74x = 1,700.25 × 402.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.74x = 685,098.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,098.74/1,133.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.28

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