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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.81, 1,704.02 and 405.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.81, 1,704.02 and 405.44 is: 608.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.81 : 1,704.02 = 405.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.81/1,704.02 = 405.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.81x = 1,704.02 × 405.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.81x = 690,877.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,877.87/1,135.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.27

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