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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.04, 1,387.73 and 308.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.04, 1,387.73 and 308.69 is: 463.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.04 : 1,387.73 = 308.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.04/1,387.73 = 308.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.04x = 1,387.73 × 308.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.04x = 428,369.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,369.89/925.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.09

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