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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673, 928.56 and 407.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673, 928.56 and 407.44 is: 562.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673 : 928.56 = 407.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673/928.56 = 407.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673x = 928.56 × 407.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673x = 378,332.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,332.49/673
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.16

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