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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.16, 1,386.24 and 634.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.16, 1,386.24 and 634.72 is: 952.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.16 : 1,386.24 = 634.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.16/1,386.24 = 634.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.16x = 1,386.24 × 634.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.16x = 879,874.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,874.25/924.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.08

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