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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.73, 1,384.29 and 273.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.73, 1,384.29 and 273.44 is: 410.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.73 : 1,384.29 = 273.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.73/1,384.29 = 273.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.73x = 1,384.29 × 273.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.73x = 378,523.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,523.72/922.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.22

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