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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.74, 926.97 and 377

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.74, 926.97 and 377 is: 520.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.74 : 926.97 = 377 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.74/926.97 = 377/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.74x = 926.97 × 377
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.74x = 349,467.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,467.69/671.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.24

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