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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.28, 1,762.97 and 444.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.28, 1,762.97 and 444.92 is: 667.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.28 : 1,762.97 = 444.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.28/1,762.97 = 444.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.28x = 1,762.97 × 444.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.28x = 784,369.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,369.57/1,175.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.39

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