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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.23, 924.90 and 371.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.23, 924.90 and 371.47 is: 512.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.23 : 924.90 = 371.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.23/924.90 = 371.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.23x = 924.90 × 371.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.23x = 343,572.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,572.60/670.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.62

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