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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.88, 930 and 412.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.88, 930 and 412.04 is: 568.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.88 : 930 = 412.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.88/930 = 412.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.88x = 930 × 412.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.88x = 383,197.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,197.20/673.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.64

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