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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.04, 924.98 and 421.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.04, 924.98 and 421.48 is: 581.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.04 : 924.98 = 421.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.04/924.98 = 421.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.04x = 924.98 × 421.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.04x = 389,860.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,860.57/670.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.85

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