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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.28, 929.36 and 425

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.28, 929.36 and 425 is: 586.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.28 : 929.36 = 425 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.28/929.36 = 425/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.28x = 929.36 × 425
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.28x = 394,978
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,978/673.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.65

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