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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.86, 1,699.99 and 439.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.86, 1,699.99 and 439.95 is: 659.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.86 : 1,699.99 = 439.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.86/1,699.99 = 439.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.86x = 1,699.99 × 439.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.86x = 747,910.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,910.60/1,133.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.61

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