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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.41, 1,383.15 and 306

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.41, 1,383.15 and 306 is: 458.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.41 : 1,383.15 = 306 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.41/1,383.15 = 306/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.41x = 1,383.15 × 306
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.41x = 423,243.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,243.90/922.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.85

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