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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671, 925.20 and 437.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671, 925.20 and 437.72 is: 603.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671 : 925.20 = 437.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671/925.20 = 437.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671x = 925.20 × 437.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671x = 404,978.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,978.54/671
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.54

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