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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.97, 1,700.96 and 403.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.97, 1,700.96 and 403.56 is: 605.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.97 : 1,700.96 = 403.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.97/1,700.96 = 403.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.97x = 1,700.96 × 403.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.97x = 686,429.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,429.90/1,133.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.33

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