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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.15, 930.50 and 524.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.15, 930.50 and 524.74 is: 724.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.15 : 930.50 = 524.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.15/930.50 = 524.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.15x = 930.50 × 524.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.15x = 488,270.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,270.57/674.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.28

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