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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.04, 1,119.06 and 454.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.04, 1,119.06 and 454.38 is: 680.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.04 : 1,119.06 = 454.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.04/1,119.06 = 454.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.04x = 1,119.06 × 454.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.04x = 508,478.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,478.48/747.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.66

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