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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.89, 2,000.43 and 468

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.89, 2,000.43 and 468 is: 701.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.89 : 2,000.43 = 468 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.89/2,000.43 = 468/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.89x = 2,000.43 × 468
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.89x = 936,201.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,201.24/1,333.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.86

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