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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.00, 1,386.56 and 368.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.00, 1,386.56 and 368.61 is: 553.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.00 : 1,386.56 = 368.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.00/1,386.56 = 368.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.00x = 1,386.56 × 368.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.00x = 511,102.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,102.43/924.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.14

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