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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.76, 1,397.64 and 354.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.76, 1,397.64 and 354.68 is: 532.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.76 : 1,397.64 = 354.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.76/1,397.64 = 354.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.76x = 1,397.64 × 354.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.76x = 495,714.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,714.96/931.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.02

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