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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673, 928.78 and 411.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673, 928.78 and 411.08 is: 567.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673 : 928.78 = 411.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673/928.78 = 411.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673x = 928.78 × 411.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673x = 381,802.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,802.88/673
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.31

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