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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922, 1,383.02 and 511.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922, 1,383.02 and 511.08 is: 766.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922 : 1,383.02 = 511.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922/1,383.02 = 511.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922x = 1,383.02 × 511.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922x = 706,833.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,833.86/922
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.63

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