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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.03, 1,384.21 and 337.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.03, 1,384.21 and 337.84 is: 506.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.03 : 1,384.21 = 337.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.03/1,384.21 = 337.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.03x = 1,384.21 × 337.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.03x = 467,636.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,636.57/923.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.63

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