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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.51, 926.67 and 405.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.51, 926.67 and 405.96 is: 560.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.51 : 926.67 = 405.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.51/926.67 = 405.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.51x = 926.67 × 405.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.51x = 376,190.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,190.95/671.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.22

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