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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,379.04, 2,068.70 and 454.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,379.04, 2,068.70 and 454.22 is: 681.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,379.04 : 2,068.70 = 454.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,379.04/2,068.70 = 454.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,379.04x = 2,068.70 × 454.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,379.04x = 939,644.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,644.91/1,379.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.38

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