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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.47, 928 and 377.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.47, 928 and 377.81 is: 521.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.47 : 928 = 377.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.47/928 = 377.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.47x = 928 × 377.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.47x = 350,607.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,607.68/672.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.37

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