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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.61, 1,763.04 and 444.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.61, 1,763.04 and 444.99 is: 667.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.61 : 1,763.04 = 444.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.61/1,763.04 = 444.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.61x = 1,763.04 × 444.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.61x = 784,535.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,535.17/1,175.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.34

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