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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.76, 2,070.93 and 456.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.76, 2,070.93 and 456.95 is: 685.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.76 : 2,070.93 = 456.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.76/2,070.93 = 456.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.76x = 2,070.93 × 456.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.76x = 946,316.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,316.64/1,380.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.36

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