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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922, 1,383 and 870.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922, 1,383 and 870.64 is: 1,305.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922 : 1,383 = 870.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922/1,383 = 870.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922x = 1,383 × 870.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922x = 1,204,095.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,095.12/922
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305.96

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