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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.03, 1,398.96 and 727

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.03, 1,398.96 and 727 is: 1,088.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.03 : 1,398.96 = 727 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.03/1,398.96 = 727/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.03x = 1,398.96 × 727
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.03x = 1,017,043.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,017,043.92/934.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.88

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