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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.00, 1,401.12 and 317.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.00, 1,401.12 and 317.54 is: 476.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.00 : 1,401.12 = 317.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.00/1,401.12 = 317.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.00x = 1,401.12 × 317.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.00x = 444,907.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,907.27/934.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.35

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