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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.82, 1,384.11 and 264.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.82, 1,384.11 and 264.76 is: 397.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.82 : 1,384.11 = 264.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.82/1,384.11 = 264.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.82x = 1,384.11 × 264.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.82x = 366,450.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,450.44/922.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.10

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