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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.92, 2,089.48 and 468.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.92, 2,089.48 and 468.47 is: 702.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.92 : 2,089.48 = 468.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.92/2,089.48 = 468.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.92x = 2,089.48 × 468.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.92x = 978,848.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,848.83/1,392.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.73

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