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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.04, 1,785.12 and 459.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.04, 1,785.12 and 459.36 is: 689.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.04 : 1,785.12 = 459.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.04/1,785.12 = 459.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.04x = 1,785.12 × 459.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.04x = 820,012.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,012.72/1,190.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.06

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