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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.02, 925.97 and 474.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.02, 925.97 and 474.79 is: 655.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.02 : 925.97 = 474.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.02/925.97 = 474.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.02x = 925.97 × 474.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.02x = 439,641.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,641.30/671.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.18

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