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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.19, 930.56 and 425.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.19, 930.56 and 425.66 is: 587.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.19 : 930.56 = 425.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.19/930.56 = 425.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.19x = 930.56 × 425.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.19x = 396,095.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,095.39/674.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.51

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