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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.43, 1,383.67 and 297.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.43, 1,383.67 and 297.85 is: 446.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.43 : 1,383.67 = 297.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.43/1,383.67 = 297.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.43x = 1,383.67 × 297.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.43x = 412,117.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,117.70/922.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.77

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