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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.08, 2,004.24 and 458.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.08, 2,004.24 and 458.55 is: 687.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.08 : 2,004.24 = 458.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.08/2,004.24 = 458.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.08x = 2,004.24 × 458.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.08x = 919,044.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,044.25/1,336.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.87

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