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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.76, 1,394.96 and 353.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.76, 1,394.96 and 353.04 is: 529.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.76 : 1,394.96 = 353.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.76/1,394.96 = 353.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.76x = 1,394.96 × 353.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.76x = 492,476.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,476.68/929.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.68

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