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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.97, 2,002.73 and 469.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.97, 2,002.73 and 469.17 is: 703.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.97 : 2,002.73 = 469.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.97/2,002.73 = 469.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.97x = 2,002.73 × 469.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.97x = 939,618.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,618.49/1,334.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.85

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