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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.70, 1,720.04 and 416

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.70, 1,720.04 and 416 is: 624.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.70 : 1,720.04 = 416 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.70/1,720.04 = 416/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.70x = 1,720.04 × 416
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.70x = 715,536.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,536.64/1,146.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.00

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