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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.02, 1,710.26 and 446.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.02, 1,710.26 and 446.73 is: 670.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.02 : 1,710.26 = 446.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.02/1,710.26 = 446.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.02x = 1,710.26 × 446.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.02x = 764,024.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,024.45/1,140.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.19

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