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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.08, 930.32 and 499.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.08, 930.32 and 499.92 is: 689.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.08 : 930.32 = 499.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.08/930.32 = 499.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.08x = 930.32 × 499.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.08x = 465,085.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,085.57/674.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.96

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