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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.02, 1,384.76 and 461

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.02, 1,384.76 and 461 is: 691.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.02 : 1,384.76 = 461 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.02/1,384.76 = 461/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.02x = 1,384.76 × 461
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.02x = 638,374.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,374.36/923.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.61

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