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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.75, 1,384.19 and 273.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.75, 1,384.19 and 273.53 is: 410.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.75 : 1,384.19 = 273.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.75/1,384.19 = 273.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.75x = 1,384.19 × 273.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.75x = 378,617.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,617.49/922.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.31

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