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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.19, 1,384.72 and 649.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.19, 1,384.72 and 649.78 is: 973.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.19 : 1,384.72 = 649.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.19/1,384.72 = 649.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.19x = 1,384.72 × 649.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.19x = 899,763.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,763.36/924.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.57

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