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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.88, 930.02 and 375.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.88, 930.02 and 375.18 is: 517.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.88 : 930.02 = 375.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.88/930.02 = 375.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.88x = 930.02 × 375.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.88x = 348,924.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,924.90/673.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.78

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