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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.78, 925.73 and 408.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.78, 925.73 and 408.85 is: 564.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.78 : 925.73 = 408.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.78/925.73 = 408.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.78x = 925.73 × 408.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.78x = 378,481.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,481.89/670.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.24

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