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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.84, 1,744.76 and 469.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.84, 1,744.76 and 469.76 is: 704.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.84 : 1,744.76 = 469.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.84/1,744.76 = 469.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.84x = 1,744.76 × 469.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.84x = 819,618.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,618.46/1,163.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.24

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