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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.05, 1,380.63 and 487.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.05, 1,380.63 and 487.89 is: 730.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.05 : 1,380.63 = 487.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.05/1,380.63 = 487.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.05x = 1,380.63 × 487.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.05x = 673,595.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,595.57/922.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.54

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