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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.97, 1,774.94 and 454.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.97, 1,774.94 and 454.07 is: 680.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.97 : 1,774.94 = 454.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.97/1,774.94 = 454.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.97x = 1,774.94 × 454.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.97x = 805,942.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,942.00/1,183.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.71

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