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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.81, 2,005.35 and 470.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.81, 2,005.35 and 470.92 is: 706.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.81 : 2,005.35 = 470.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.81/2,005.35 = 470.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.81x = 2,005.35 × 470.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.81x = 944,359.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,359.42/1,336.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.43

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