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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.55, 1,760.22 and 443.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.55, 1,760.22 and 443.73 is: 664.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.55 : 1,760.22 = 443.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.55/1,760.22 = 443.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.55x = 1,760.22 × 443.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.55x = 781,062.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,062.42/1,174.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.99

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