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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671, 926.28 and 422.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671, 926.28 and 422.69 is: 583.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671 : 926.28 = 422.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671/926.28 = 422.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671x = 926.28 × 422.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671x = 391,525.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,525.72/671
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.50

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