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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.76, 1,384.13 and 374.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.76, 1,384.13 and 374.81 is: 562.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.76 : 1,384.13 = 374.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.76/1,384.13 = 374.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.76x = 1,384.13 × 374.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.76x = 518,783.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,783.89/922.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.21

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