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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924, 1,384.08 and 793.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924, 1,384.08 and 793.98 is: 1,189.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924 : 1,384.08 = 793.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924/1,384.08 = 793.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924x = 1,384.08 × 793.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924x = 1,098,931.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,931.84/924
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.32

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