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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,560.55, 2,340.95 and 464.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,560.55, 2,340.95 and 464.91 is: 697.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,560.55 : 2,340.95 = 464.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,560.55/2,340.95 = 464.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,560.55x = 2,340.95 × 464.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,560.55x = 1,088,322.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088,322.58/1,560.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.40

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