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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.04, 1,400.60 and 348.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.04, 1,400.60 and 348.87 is: 523.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.04 : 1,400.60 = 348.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.04/1,400.60 = 348.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.04x = 1,400.60 × 348.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.04x = 488,625.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,625.58/934.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.13

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