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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673, 928.77 and 378.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673, 928.77 and 378.31 is: 522.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673 : 928.77 = 378.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673/928.77 = 378.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673x = 928.77 × 378.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673x = 351,362.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,362.98/673
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.08

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