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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.04, 1,385.92 and 274.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.04, 1,385.92 and 274.69 is: 411.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.04 : 1,385.92 = 274.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.04/1,385.92 = 274.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.04x = 1,385.92 × 274.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.04x = 380,698.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,698.36/924.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.99

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