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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.81, 1,776 and 454.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.81, 1,776 and 454.19 is: 680.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.81 : 1,776 = 454.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.81/1,776 = 454.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.81x = 1,776 × 454.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.81x = 806,641.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,641.44/1,184.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.82

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