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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.55, 1,995.80 and 464.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.55, 1,995.80 and 464.84 is: 697.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.55 : 1,995.80 = 464.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.55/1,995.80 = 464.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.55x = 1,995.80 × 464.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.55x = 927,727.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,727.67/1,330.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.25

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