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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.61, 1,800.44 and 469.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.61, 1,800.44 and 469.69 is: 704.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.61 : 1,800.44 = 469.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.61/1,800.44 = 469.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.61x = 1,800.44 × 469.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.61x = 845,648.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,648.66/1,199.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.94

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