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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.29, 1,383.63 and 273.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.29, 1,383.63 and 273.07 is: 409.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.29 : 1,383.63 = 273.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.29/1,383.63 = 273.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.29x = 1,383.63 × 273.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.29x = 377,827.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,827.84/922.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.66

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