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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,470.75, 2,206.16 and 444.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,470.75, 2,206.16 and 444.75 is: 667.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,470.75 : 2,206.16 = 444.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,470.75/2,206.16 = 444.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,470.75x = 2,206.16 × 444.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,470.75x = 981,187.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,187.44/1,470.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.13

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