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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.06, 1,389.90 and 848.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.06, 1,389.90 and 848.30 is: 1,273.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.06 : 1,389.90 = 848.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.06/1,389.90 = 848.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.06x = 1,389.90 × 848.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.06x = 1,179,052.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179,052.17/926.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.19

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