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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.03, 1,392.21 and 311.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.03, 1,392.21 and 311.94 is: 467.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.03 : 1,392.21 = 311.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.03/1,392.21 = 311.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.03x = 1,392.21 × 311.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.03x = 434,285.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,285.99/928.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.97

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