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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.73, 924.95 and 523.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.73, 924.95 and 523.31 is: 721.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.73 : 924.95 = 523.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.73/924.95 = 523.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.73x = 924.95 × 523.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.73x = 484,035.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,035.58/670.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.65

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