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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.02, 1,384.83 and 375.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.02, 1,384.83 and 375.90 is: 563.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.02 : 1,384.83 = 375.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.02/1,384.83 = 375.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.02x = 1,384.83 × 375.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.02x = 520,557.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,557.60/924.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.36

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