Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.08, 1,388 and 680.24
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 928.08, 1,388 and 680.24 is: 1,017.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
928.08 : 1,388 = 680.24 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
928.08/1,388 = 680.24/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
928.08x = 1,388 × 680.24 - Step 4: Simplify right side
928.08x = 944,173.12 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 944,173.12/928.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,017.34
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