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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.91, 1,384.67 and 375.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.91, 1,384.67 and 375.45 is: 562.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.91 : 1,384.67 = 375.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.91/1,384.67 = 375.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.91x = 1,384.67 × 375.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.91x = 519,877.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,877.67/923.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.69

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