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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.75, 2,089.36 and 468.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.75, 2,089.36 and 468.39 is: 702.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.75 : 2,089.36 = 468.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.75/2,089.36 = 468.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.75x = 2,089.36 × 468.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.75x = 978,635.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,635.33/1,392.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.66

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