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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.44, 922.74 and 587.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.44, 922.74 and 587.76 is: 808.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.44 : 922.74 = 587.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.44/922.74 = 587.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.44x = 922.74 × 587.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.44x = 542,349.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,349.66/670.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.95

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