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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924, 1,381.83 and 704.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924, 1,381.83 and 704.70 is: 1,053.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924 : 1,381.83 = 704.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924/1,381.83 = 704.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924x = 1,381.83 × 704.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924x = 973,768.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,768.69/924
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.86

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