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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.16, 1,770.64 and 450.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.16, 1,770.64 and 450.24 is: 674.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.16 : 1,770.64 = 450.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.16/1,770.64 = 450.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.16x = 1,770.64 × 450.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.16x = 797,212.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,212.95/1,181.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.94

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