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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.04, 1,763.03 and 446.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.04, 1,763.03 and 446.13 is: 668.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.04 : 1,763.03 = 446.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.04/1,763.03 = 446.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.04x = 1,763.03 × 446.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.04x = 786,541.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,541.69/1,176.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.80

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