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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.23, 1,382.72 and 483.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.23, 1,382.72 and 483.73 is: 725.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.23 : 1,382.72 = 483.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.23/1,382.72 = 483.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.23x = 1,382.72 × 483.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.23x = 668,857.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,857.27/922.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.26

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