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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.93, 2,084.13 and 465

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.93, 2,084.13 and 465 is: 697.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.93 : 2,084.13 = 465 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.93/2,084.13 = 465/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.93x = 2,084.13 × 465
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.93x = 969,120.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,120.45/1,389.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.24

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