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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674, 930.16 and 379.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674, 930.16 and 379.28 is: 523.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674 : 930.16 = 379.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674/930.16 = 379.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674x = 930.16 × 379.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674x = 352,791.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,791.08/674
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.43

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