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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.02, 1,384.11 and 337.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.02, 1,384.11 and 337.85 is: 506.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.02 : 1,384.11 = 337.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.02/1,384.11 = 337.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.02x = 1,384.11 × 337.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.02x = 467,616.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,616.89/923.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.62

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