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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,393.09, 2,089.85 and 468.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,393.09, 2,089.85 and 468.43 is: 702.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,393.09 : 2,089.85 = 468.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,393.09/2,089.85 = 468.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,393.09x = 2,089.85 × 468.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,393.09x = 978,940.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,940.87/1,393.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.71

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