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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.04, 929.56 and 424.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.04, 929.56 and 424.93 is: 586.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.04 : 929.56 = 424.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.04/929.56 = 424.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.04x = 929.56 × 424.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.04x = 394,995.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,995.57/674.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.01

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