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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.02, 1,390.49 and 310.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.02, 1,390.49 and 310.74 is: 466.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.02 : 1,390.49 = 310.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.02/1,390.49 = 310.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.02x = 1,390.49 × 310.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.02x = 432,075.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,075.26/927.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.09

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