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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.92, 1,336.29 and 313.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.92, 1,336.29 and 313.84 is: 470.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.92 : 1,336.29 = 313.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.92/1,336.29 = 313.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.92x = 1,336.29 × 313.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.92x = 419,381.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,381.25/890.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.73

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