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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,393.04, 2,089.70 and 468.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,393.04, 2,089.70 and 468.61 is: 702.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,393.04 : 2,089.70 = 468.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,393.04/2,089.70 = 468.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,393.04x = 2,089.70 × 468.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,393.04x = 979,254.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,254.32/1,393.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.96

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