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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.16, 930.36 and 394.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.16, 930.36 and 394.57 is: 544.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.16 : 930.36 = 394.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.16/930.36 = 394.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.16x = 930.36 × 394.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.16x = 367,092.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,092.15/674.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.52

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