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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.05, 1,385.93 and 274.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.05, 1,385.93 and 274.64 is: 411.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.05 : 1,385.93 = 274.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.05/1,385.93 = 274.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.05x = 1,385.93 × 274.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.05x = 380,625.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,625.57/924.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.91

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