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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.64, 927 and 391.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.64, 927 and 391.83 is: 540.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.64 : 927 = 391.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.64/927 = 391.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.64x = 927 × 391.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.64x = 363,226.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,226.41/671.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.81

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