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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.04, 1,385.88 and 346.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.04, 1,385.88 and 346.80 is: 520.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.04 : 1,385.88 = 346.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.04/1,385.88 = 346.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.04x = 1,385.88 × 346.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.04x = 480,623.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,623.18/924.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.13

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