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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.72, 930 and 424.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.72, 930 and 424.96 is: 586.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.72 : 930 = 424.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.72/930 = 424.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.72x = 930 × 424.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.72x = 395,212.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,212.80/673.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.61

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