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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.97, 927.35 and 377.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.97, 927.35 and 377.25 is: 520.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.97 : 927.35 = 377.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.97/927.35 = 377.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.97x = 927.35 × 377.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.97x = 349,838.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,838.84/671.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.61

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