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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.78, 1,754.73 and 439.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.78, 1,754.73 and 439.34 is: 659.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.78 : 1,754.73 = 439.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.78/1,754.73 = 439.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.78x = 1,754.73 × 439.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.78x = 770,914.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,914.30/1,169.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.03

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