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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.41, 2,016.08 and 466.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.41, 2,016.08 and 466.67 is: 699.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.41 : 2,016.08 = 466.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.41/2,016.08 = 466.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.41x = 2,016.08 × 466.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.41x = 940,831.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,831.64/1,344.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.81

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