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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.02, 930.24 and 507.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.02, 930.24 and 507.97 is: 701.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.02 : 930.24 = 507.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.02/930.24 = 507.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.02x = 930.24 × 507.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.02x = 472,534.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,534.01/674.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.07

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